IANS' HRA CertificationIANS is proud to begin offering certification in HRA. This program is the first of its kind, and we are offering it to IANS Members and non-members as well. Why IANS Certification?Practicing HRA requires a comprehensive understanding of the disease processes underpinning anal dysplasia, together with the ability to reliably detect relevant clinical manifestations. HRA is the “gold standard” and a well-conducted HRA is pivotal to assessing anal cancer risk, and any response to HSIL treatments. Certification is of recognized value in other specialties – e.g. colonoscopy, colposcopy. It provides a degree of documentation of properly trained practitioners. IANS Certification is based on these models. IANS' expectationsCompletion of regular audit cycles of clinical activities is fundamental to good clinical practice. Most HRA Practitioners are expected to undergo the Certification process, including submission of practice quality assurance metrics. Benefits of program participationThe “IANS Certification of Program Completion” confirms that a practitioner has met certain agreed standards. The value of Certification will depend on the local jurisdiction. IANS Certification is not a guarantee technical expertise. Who can apply for Foundational Certification?Only Foundational Certification is currently available. Practitioners can apply if they have met the following minimum requirements:
Foundational Certification will last for 5 years, after which practitioners will have to undergo the common re-certification processes. Who cannot apply right now If you cannot currently meet the above requirements, you may be able to apply for the Standard Certification Program, which will open in 2027. Application cost$100 USD for IANS members $300 USD for non-members There are no annual fees, however, there will be a small cost to re-certify after five years. Application Process1. Fill out the initial registration questionnaire and pay the fee. 2. IANS' certification committee will take up to 2 weeks to review your registration questionnaire. 3. If your application has been accepted, an email will be sent with instructions to complete the HRA logbook. The logbook needs to contain 20 logs of HRAs which you have completed in the last year. Please include a variety of cases. Please note:
4. The IANS certification committee will review your logs and will let you know within 4 weeks if your HRA logbook needs any additional information or if you have been approved for Foundational Certification in HRA. 5. If you do not meet the minimum requirements for Foundational Certification, an email will be sent and your registration fee will be returned. You will be encouraged to reapply after in 2027 once the Standard Certification application opens. |
