About Canadian Nurses’ Association (CNA) Gerontology Certification


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The Canadian Nurses Association recognized Gerontology as a specialty and the first Certification exam was written in 1999.

According to the CNA (2021), certified nurses are…

  • Recognized nationally for their practice excellence and commitment to lifelong learning

  • Valued by employers, because their certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and brings many benefits to organizations

  • Recognized for your commitment to lifelong learning

  • Regarded as having enhanced professional credibility in their specialty by showing their Commit to Excellence!

  • (See more at: https://cna-aiic.ca/en/certification#sthash.1GZrhxyG.dpuf)

Contact your chapter to see if there is a certification study group in your area to help you prepare for the exam. Working with a group can provide support and make it easier to study.

This CNA certification is valid for 5 years, at which time certification must be renewed. Information regarding renewal of CNA Certification is available on the CNA website at: https://cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/renewing-your-certification.


The application process for the CNA Gerontology Certification Exam is available on the CNA Website at:

CNA Certification Process


Canadian Nurses’ Foundation

The Canadian Nurses’ Foundation will reimburse the fees of the certification exam, certification renewal exam or renewal by continuous learning for at least one nurse in each of the 20 specialties/areas of nursing practice.

For more information about the CNF, log onto: https://cnf-fiic.ca