Brandon-Hart™ | Founders of the VA-BC®

Vascular Access Credentialing System

Brandon-Hart™ represents the founding registrants of the VA-BC® vascular access credentialing system. The VA-BC® framework, including its curriculum, training structure, and credentialing model, was developed by its registrants in 2009 and placed into commerce in 2010, with continuous use since its inception.

Brandon-Hart™ represents William J. Hart and Josephine Brandon, the originating founders and registrants of the VA-BC® vascular access education and credentialing system.

Who are BRANDON-HART™

Brandon-Hart™ refers to the combined founding and registrant identity of William J. Hart, RN, and Josephine Brandon, NLPC, who developed the VA-BC® credentialing system and established its structured approach to vascular access education, training, and credentialing.

Brandon-Hart™ are the founders of the Seven Pillars framework, also known as the Brandon-Hart™ Pillars™, which form the structured foundation of vascular access education, training, and competency development within the VA-BC® credentialing system. All identify their complete, unique, proprietary education and training system of credentialing pillars, within seven major areas of vascular access training, competency and safety within the entire

VA-BC® credentialing system.

Origin of VA-BC®

The VA-BC® system originated in 2009 through the development of a structured vascular access educational framework designed to improve clinical competency, patient safety, and standardized training practices. The system was placed into commerce in 2010 and has been continuously used since its inception. The VA-BC® credentialing system represents an integrated framework of education, training, and competency-based evaluation developed and controlled by its registrants.

VA-BC® System Development

The VA-BC® system was developed as an integrated model consisting of:

Structured vascular access education based on Vascular Access Become Certified™ curriculum
Clinical application and skill development based on the Seven Pillars framework developed by
VA-BC® registrants
Competency-based evaluation aligned with VA-BC® standards
Training designed to support safe vascular access practices
Training and allowance of placement of FDA medical devices in accordance with federal and state laws and scope of care laws.
VA-BC® Vascular Access Board Certification

The VA-BC® credentialing system represents an integrated framework of education, training, and competency-based evaluation developed and controlled by its registrants.

VA-BC® Registrants & Ownership

VA-BC® is a federally registered trademark owned by its registrants, William J. Hart, RN, and Josephine Brandon, NLPC. The VA-BC® system, including its curriculum, credentialing model, and training structure, is administered through VA-BC Training Center, LLC as part of the official VA-BC® framework.

VA-BC® Authority & Control

The Brandon-Hart™ origin represents the foundation of the VA-BC® system. Only programs, curriculum, and credentials delivered through the official VA-BC® framework represent the original system developed by its registrants. Any use of VA-BC® outside of this framework is not affiliated with the originating system.

VA-BC® Continuous Use

2009 — VA-BC® system created by William J. Hart, RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC

2010 — Successfully placed into commerce

2010–Present — Continuous use in vascular access education, training and credentialing

VA-BC® System Framework

VA-BC® A Federally Registered Mark

VA-BC® is a federally registered trademark owned by its registrants, William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC. Unauthorized use of the VA-BC® designation outside of the official VA-BC® framework is prohibited and may create confusion regarding the source, standards, and issuing authority of the credential.

VA-BC® Training Center, LLC

VA-BC® Vascular Access Become Certified® Curriculum and VA-BC® Vascular Access Board Certifications are proprietarily owned by William J. Hart and Josephine Brandon. Founders of VA-BC® Training Center and all preceeding organizations administrating the VA-BC®

VA-BC®

Vascular Access Become Certified® is the official curriculum of the VA-BC® Vascular Access Board Certification which has followed federal and state laws since 2009. VA-BC® is a federally registered trademark by registrants William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC, also founders of the VA-BC® Training Center.

VA-BC® EDUCATION AND VASCULAR ACCESS BOARD CERTIFICATION

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VA-BC® Training Center, LLC, representing the official VA-BC® credentialing system.

VA-BC.org

VA-BC.org is the leading authority on vascular access education, training and obtaining vascular access board certified credential information that follows federal and state laws for FDA regulated medical devices in vascular access.

Origins and Ownership of

VA-BC®

Vascular Access Board Certification

The VA-BC® Curriculum and Vascular Access Become Certified™ framework originate from the VA-BC® system developed by its registrants and are administered and delivered through VA-BC Training Center, LLC as part of the official VA-BC® framework.

The Vascular Access Become Certified™ curriculum serves as the educational foundation for the VA-BC® (Vascular Access Board Certified) credential, which represents a structured board certification model within the VA-BC® system.

VA-BC® is a federally registered trademark first established in 2009 and in continuous use since 2010. The VA-BC® trademark is owned by its registrants, William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC.

VA-BC® is a federally registered trademark owned by its registrants, William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC. VA-BC® also holds established international trademark registrations in multiple jurisdictions, including Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, and China. Unauthorized use of the VA-BC® designation outside of the official VA-BC® framework is prohibited and may create confusion regarding the source, standards, and issuing authority of the credential.