About ACCL

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, primary care and paraprofessionals who are involved in lipid management.

ACCL provides recognition and distinction in the field of Clinical Lipidology for those allied health, primary care professionals and paraprofessionals who successfully credential and complete a written examination. Certification by the ACCL provides benefits to both the practitioner and the profession by:

• Improving the quality of patient care
• Setting benchmarks of clinical competency for lipid specialists
• Encouraging ongoing learning and improvement required for professional excellence over a lifetime of practice
• Helping allied professionals achieve recognition of their specialized training and qualifications
• Enhancing the credibility of the allied professional and the specialty of Clinical Lipidology in the medical community

To learn more about our exams including eligibility and requirements, click on one of the Certification Pathways below:

• Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology
• Clinical Lipid Specialist