Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology Program

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. There is no specific licensure or work experience required to apply.

• Who Should Take the Exam
• Eligibility Criteria
• Examination and Fees
• Application
• Designation/Maintaining your Certification

Who Should Take the Exam

• Those who wish to demonstrate a core competency in lipid management
• Those who 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
• Those who wish to assess their knowledge of Clinical Lipidology and receive recognition from the ACCL

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have earned a minimum of 10 continuing education credit hours in Clinical Lipidology in the previous two calendar years. Applicants can satisfy the CE requirements by completing any CE/CME accredited courses focused on lipid management or CVD prevention, or any of the following National Lipid Association educational activities:

• Volume I of the NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLA-SAP) (Intermediate)
• The Lipid Management Training Course
• The Masters in Lipidology™ Course (Advanced)

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Examination Description and Fees

The BCCL exam was created at the intermediate level of difficulty and consists of 50–75 multiple choice questions. The two-hour BCCL examination is offered electronically at testing centers across the US and Canada year-round.

Fees

Credentialing Fee $95 (non-refundable)*
Examination Fee $200
Total Certification Fee $295

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Applying for the BCCL Exam

To apply please click here. There is no application deadline. Please submit your application at least 3–4 weeks before you plan to sit for the examination. Once you submit your application please allow up to 2 weeks for processing. Upon approval of your application, you will receive an email providing instructions regarding selecting your exam date and location.

Click Here for a list of testing centers.

ACCL Designations/Use of Credentials

Candidates who successfully pass the BCCL exam will earn the designation "Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology." However, this designation is not authorized to be used as the abbreviated credential of "BCCL" in a signature line. Please see below for approved designation wording.

Not approved: John Smith, PhD, BCCL

Approved Designation: John Smith, PhD
"Certified by the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology to have passed the Basic Competency in Clinical Lipidology Examination."

There may also be limitations imposed by your state or professional licensure board.

Official designation logos are provided by the ACCL for use by Diplomates on letterhead, signage, business cards, etc.

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