The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) is a nonprofit organization established for the development, administration, and evaluation of programs for certification in oncology nursing.
Incorporated in 1984 and governed by a board of directors, ONCC is the certifying body for oncology nursing and meets standards established by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification.
In addition, each ONCC certification has specific eligibility criteria for education and experience that must be met before the candidate takes the examination.
Certification is granted to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete a comprehensive multiple-choice examination.
[8] There are three components to certification renewal: practice hours, professional development activities, and successful retesting.