Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology

The Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (ACCL) is an independent certifying organization that has developed standards and an examination in the field of Clinical Lipidology for the growing number of allied health professionals who manage and treat patients with lipid and other related disorders.

The ACCL offers two unique pathways to certification and competency assessment in Clinical Lipidology:

• The Certified Lipid Specialist program is an advanced certification pathway open to licensed Allied Health Professionals specializing in lipid management.
• The Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology program offers a competency assessment and credentialing pathway for any healthcare professional or paraprofessional with an interest or involvement in the area of dyslipidemia.

Each pathway offers a unique application process and examination that will assess and validate the specialized knowledge and training required to practice or work in the multifaceted and unique field of lipidology. Both exams are offered electronically at testing center locations around the country for maximum convenience and cost-effectiveness

Certification and credentialing by the ACCL demonstrates your professional commitment to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and documents your expertise in lipid management for patients, referring professionals, employers and colleagues.

Ready to take an exam ?

Click here for an application for the Certified Lipid Specialist Certification Exam

Click here for an application for the Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology Assessment Exam

Need more information about ACCL exams?

Learn about the exams, prerequisites, testing center locations, fees and topics covered in each exam.

Want to take a training course to prepare?

The National Lipid Association offers a professional development pathway for allied health professionals and physicians seeking to advance their knowledge and competency in managing lipid disorders. See the current educational catalog offered by the NLA to help you prepare for certification.

For additional information, please visit www.lipidspecialist.org or contact us at (904) 309-6250.