Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center

Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center HPCC offers specialty certification to hospice and palliative nurses and team members.

HPCC is the premier national credentialing organization that advances expert care in serious illness through state-of-the-art certification of continuing competency in hospice and palliative care.

05/29/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! There is still time to nominate a certified individual for the 2027 HPCC Certification Awards. The submission deadline has been extended to July 1, 2026.

Meet our 2026 HPCC CHPN® of the Year Award recipient Christine L. Schaeffer, DNP, MS, RN, CHPN®.

The Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse of the Year Award presented by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center recognizes the work of all hospice and palliative nurses from across the country.

Apply here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpcc/certification-awards-recognition/

HPCC is thrilled to announce new digital badges for its Retired Certifications!Digital badges allow you to share your ab...
05/29/2026

HPCC is thrilled to announce new digital badges for its Retired Certifications!

Digital badges allow you to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted, and can be easily verified in real time.

To access the new badge, check your email for a message from Credly. Click the accept button in the email, create your Credly account, and claim your badge.

This Memorial Day, remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their famil...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.

HPCC is thrilled to announce updated digital badges for the ACHPN®, APHSW-C®, CHPLN®, CHPN®, CHPNA®, CHPPN®, CHPCA®, and...
05/20/2026

HPCC is thrilled to announce updated digital badges for the ACHPN®, APHSW-C®, CHPLN®, CHPN®, CHPNA®, CHPPN®, CHPCA®, and CPLC® certifications.

Digital badges allow you to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted, and can be easily verified in real time.

To access the new badge image, login to Credly and download the updated badge image here: https://www.credly.com/organizations/hospice-and-palliative-credentialing-center/badges

Congratulations to the 2026 Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center Award recipients! Each year, HPCC recognizes cer...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center Award recipients! Each year, HPCC recognizes certificants for their contributions to advancing expert care through certificant of the year awards.

This year’s recipients were honored at the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference during the HPCC Luncheon.

Applications for the 2027 HPCC Awards are open and have been extended through July 1, 2026. Apply here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpcc/certification-awards-recognition/

Happy Nurses Day! Thank you to for your commitment to HPCC certification and your dedication to the profession, your pat...
05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Day! Thank you to for your commitment to HPCC certification and your dedication to the profession, your patients, and their families.

HPCC’s booth is all set up at the Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to stop by to gr...
04/28/2026

HPCC’s booth is all set up at the Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to stop by to grab some goodies and enter our giveaway!

Are you planning to sit for or renew your HPCC certification in 2026? HPNF will provide 25 scholarships to cover the cos...
04/20/2026

Are you planning to sit for or renew your HPCC certification in 2026?

HPNF will provide 25 scholarships to cover the cost of certification fees. Valid for those earning a new Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center certification or those who are renewing their current certification. Individuals can apply for scholarships before or after taking the exam.

Apply now! https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/sandra-lee-schafer-certification-scholarship/

Introducing our 2026 HPCC Employer of the Year Award winner MiraSol Health!The Employer of the Year Award is given annua...
04/09/2026

Introducing our 2026 HPCC Employer of the Year Award winner MiraSol Health!

The Employer of the Year Award is given annually to an organization that has provided substantial and comprehensive support to its employees through professional development, education, and certification opportunities.

The 2027 Awards nomination form is open through June 1, 2026. Apply here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpcc/certification-awards-recognition/

04/07/2026

Introducing our 2026 HPCC APHSW-C® of the Year Award winner Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW, APHSW-C®, FT!

The Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker – Certified of the Year Award presented by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center recognizes the work of all hospice and palliative social workers from across the country.

The 2027 Awards nomination form is open through June 1, 2026. Apply here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpcc/certification-awards-recognition/

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