Certified in Perinatal Loss Care | CPLC®
Certificants who earn this credential are working as registered nurses, physicians, psychologists, counselors, child life specialists, social workers, or chaplains and demonstrate the ability to provide support and bereavement care for patients and families who are experiencing perinatal loss. *HPCC discontinued offering this certification by examination. Recertification for this credential is still available.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Hold a current, unrestricted license in the United States or its territories as a registered nurse, physician, psychologist, counselor, child life specialist, social worker, or chaplain.
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Must be a registered nurse, physician, psychologist, counselor, child life specialist, social worker, or chaplain working in the profession and the area of perinatal loss care and/or bereavement support for a minimum of two years within the past three years.
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Must complete professional development point accrual (100 points) through the Hospice and Palliative Accrual for Recertification (HPAR)