NCC Reproductive Health & Infertility (RHI) Subspecialty Certification
CFAS is excited to highlight a key professional development opportunity for our nursing members.
Through the CFAS–ASRM Fertility Nursing Competency Framework, we conducted a comprehensive competency mapping initiative to support consistent, high-quality nursing practice in assisted reproduction across Canada and the United States. This work highlighted important opportunities to strengthen specialized reproductive health nursing competencies, particularly in Knowledge under the Core Competency of Safe and Effective Nursing Care.
In response, CFAS is proud to formally endorse the National Certification Corporation (NCC) Reproductive Health & Infertility (RHI) Subspecialty Certification. This competency-based certification exam validates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in reproductive health and infertility nursing.
What the NCC RHI Certification Covers
The certification encompasses a broad and rigorous body of knowledge, including:
- General assessment, reproductive anatomy, and physiology
- Pathophysiology, evaluation, and diagnosis of reproductive disorders
- Non-assisted reproductive technologies treatment and complications
- Assisted reproductive technologies treatment and complications
- Reproductive health and treatment complications
Benefits of Certification
Achieving NCC RHI certification enables nursing professionals to:
- Strengthen and validate clinical competency in reproductive health nursing
- Enhance confidence in managing complex patient care scenarios
- Demonstrate attainment of a recognized professional standard endorsed by CFAS and ASRM
- Contribute to advancing excellence and consistency in fertility nursing practice across North America
A variety of preparatory resources and educational supports are available to help candidates succeed. We strongly encourage all eligible nursing members to pursue both the preparatory education and the NCC RHI certification exam as an important step toward advancing professional practice and addressing the educational priorities identified within our field.