AIHCM Credential Category
Nursing & Midwifery Credentials
Credential families for nursing, midwifery, and patient-care pathways. These credentials are awarded by AIHCM-accredited organizations — not delivered directly by AIHCM.
AIHCM does not directly deliver educational programs. Credentials in this category are awarded by AIHCM-accredited organizations that meet published accreditation standards and are publicly verifiable through the AIHCM Credential Registry.
Recognized credential families
Each credential below is issued by an AIHCM-accredited institution within its accredited scope.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Foundational bedside care, vitals, and patient safety competencies.
- Eligible Applicants
- Entry-level nursing support candidates
- Awarded By
- AIHCM-Accredited Institution
- Verification
- Public Registry
- Validity
- 3 Years
Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice
Acute-care assessment, medication administration, and evidence-based nursing.
- Eligible Applicants
- Licensed or practicing nurses
- Awarded By
- AIHCM-Accredited Institution
- Verification
- Public Registry
- Validity
- 3 Years
Midwifery Practitioner
Antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care aligned to midwifery practice standards.
- Eligible Applicants
- Nursing / midwifery pathway candidates
- Awarded By
- AIHCM-Accredited Institution
- Verification
- Public Registry
- Validity
- 3 Years
Geriatric Care Nursing
Specialized elderly care, dementia support, and long-term care planning.
- Eligible Applicants
- Nurses and care professionals
- Awarded By
- AIHCM-Accredited Institution
- Verification
- Public Registry
- Validity
- 3 Years