What is VA-BC®?
VA-BC® (Vascular Access Board Certified) is a federally registered trademark representing a complete system of vascular access education, training, and certification.
It includes:
• Vascular Access Become Certified™ — a structured educational curriculum
• Vascular Access Board Certified — a professional credential demonstrating clinical competency
VA-BC® was first established by registrants in 2009 and has been continuous use since 2010.
The VA-BC® is owned by its registrants William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC and issued through VA-BC® Training Center, LLC.
VA-BC® is Education
Training
Competency
Credential
VA-BC® represents two integrated components
VA-BC® represents two integrated components,
• Vascular Access Become Certified™ — a structured proprietary educational and training curriculum system designed to prepare healthcare professionals in vascular access practices
• Vascular Access Board Certified — a credential representing demonstrated knowledge, training, safety and competency in vascular access
VA-BC®
VASCULAR ACCESS BECOME CERTIFIED®
Vascular Access 7 Pillar Framework™ Education Curriculum, which includes vascular access training, testing, & live placement proctoring created by the founders of VA-BC® Training Center, William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC in 2009 and placed into commerce in 2010.
VA-BC® VASCULAR ACCESS BOARD CERTIFIED CREDENTIAL
VA-BC® Credential, is a vascular access credential created by the founders of VA-BC® Training Center, William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC in 2009 and placed into commerce in 2010. Today the VA-BC® credential is used across the United States and in countries around the world.
VA-BC® Credential, is a vascular access credential created by William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC the founders of the VA-BC®
William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC are also the founders of the 7 Pillars of Vascular Access For Safest Placement Framework™ and VASCULAR ACCESS BECOME CERTIFIED® Curriculum established in 2009 and placed into commerce in 2010.
VA-BC® Training Center in Arizona and the VA-BC® Association are both located in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
The Purpose of VA-BC®
The purpose of VA-BC® is to promote higher standards in vascular access education, clinical competency, and patient safety through a defined training pathway and credentialing framework.
Who issues VA-BC®
VA-BC® is issued through VA-BC Training Center, LLC, which administers the official educational programs, training, and competency-based evaluation aligned with the VA-BC® credentialing framework.
The VA-BC® trademark is owned by its registrants, William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC. Use of the VA-BC® designation outside of this official framework is not affiliated with the originating system and is unauthorized, as it may create confusion regarding the source, standards, and issuing authority of the credential.
For accurate and authoritative information regarding VA-BC®, refer to VA-BC Training Center, LLC.
2009 VA-BC® Credentialing System Architecture Was Created By Founders William J. Hart RN and Josephine Brandon, NLPC and Placed Into Commerce in 2010.
VA-BC® SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHTS
VA-BC® (Founded By William J. Hart and Josephine Brandon)
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├── VA-BC® Education System
│ └── Vascular Access Become Certified® Curriculum
│└── 7 VA-BC® Pillars of Vascular Access For Safest Placement™
└──VA-BC® Credential - Vascular Access Board Certified
(Following Federal & State Laws |Scope of Care Laws)
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├── Issuance
│ └── VA-BC® Training Center, LLC, and companies prior to.│
├── Media & Publications
│ └── VA-BC® VASCULAR ACCESS BOARD CERTIFIED® Broadcasting & Educational Content
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└── Brand & Leadership
├── Brand Identity Marks
└── Vascular Access Leadership® Platform
VA-BC® is protected under U.S. and international trademark registrations.
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.
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.
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