Certification Pathways

The ACCL offers two unique pathways to certification and competency assessment in Clinical Lipidology. Both Programs encourage professional growth in the practice of lipid management. Each program can serve as a standalone certification, or for qualified professionals, can be combined as a progressive route to achieving advanced certification in lipid management.

Core Certification – Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology

The BCCL program is open to anyone with a general involvement in the field of lipidology and lipid management. Benchmark your professional competency in the field of clinical lipidology and sharpen your skills.

This credential is appropriate for those who:

• Aim to achieve a core competency in clinical lipidology
• Seek increased visibility and opportunities made possible by credentialed, demonstrated expertise in management
• Do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Certified Lipid Specialist program offered by the ACCL or the physician board certification program offered by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology

Advanced Certification – Clinical Lipid Specialist

The CLS program certifies licensed Allied Health Professionals and validates their professional credentials to provide specialized care to patients with dyslipidemia and related cardiometabolic conditions.

This certification program is appropriate for those who:

• Are in clinical or academic practice and actively involved in patient management
• Seek to accomplish rigorous examination in clinical lipidology and are committed to continued professional development in lipid management
• Want to attain and demonstrate up-to-date, relevant expertise to patients, colleagues and employers

Need more information about ACCL exams?

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

• Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology
• Clinical Lipid Specialist Program