National Certification Corporation | |
Size: | 140 |
Abbreviation: | NCC |
Type: | Not-for-profit organization |
Purpose: | Credentialing, certification, and education of nurses |
Headquarters: | Chicago, Illinois |
Region Served: | United States |
The National Certification Corporation (NCC) was established for the development, administration, and evaluation of a program for certification in obstetric, gynecologic and neo-natal nursing specialties in the United States. Incorporated in 1975 and governed by a board of directors, NCC's certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.[1] By 2009, NCC had awarded over 95,000 certifications and certificates of added qualification.