Recertification

Professional development is vital to the healthcare-related professions and is an important aspect of the RAC program. Individuals holding the RAC must recertify every three years after initial certification to demonstrate their ever-expanding regulatory knowledge and continued dedication to the profession. 

Recertification is based upon participation in educational and professional activities, including:

• Attending educational programs
• Speaking, instructing or participating in regulatory education programs or products
• Articles and other literary contributions to Regulatory Focus and professional journals
• Serving as an officer, director or committee member of a professional association relevant to the regulatory profession

Download the Recertification Guide (PDF) for more information.

Deadline and Requirements

Deadline: Recertification forms for the class of 2008 must be submitted by 15 December 2011.

As part of RAPS' continuing effort to make the recertification process as efficient and user-friendly as possible, paper documentation is not required. Simply complete the recertification form and

1. Email the form and credit card payment information to certification@raps.org
2. Fax the form and credit card payment information to +1 301 770 2924 (attention "Recertification")
3. Mail the form and payment check to:

   RAPS Certification Program Office
   5635 Fishers Lane
   Suite 550
   Rockville, MD 20852

The fee for each three-year recertification renewal is $100 (RAPS member) or $285 (nonmember). Please do not send back-up documentation with the completed form. 

Please note: RAPS reserves the right to audit up to 10% of submissions each year. You will be contacted if you are among the randomly selected 10% who will be required to follow up with supporting documentation. 

Earn Recertification Credits With RAPS!

Dedicated to helping you maintain your important certification status, RAPS provides a wide range of opportunities to increase your knowledge and earn recertification credits. Ranging from face-to-face events to online courses, you can earn points while choosing from a wide variety of formats.

RAPS Meetings and Education Calendar features conferences and meetings, webcasts and upcoming chapter events.
RAPS Webcasts offer flexible, cost-effective learning. 
Other Industry Events (formerly Professional Development Portal) showcases non-RAPS professional development opportunities.
RAPS Online University offers individual topic- and region-specific courses in a convenient and cost-effective learning format. Complete individual courses or earn a certificate in medical devices or pharmaceuticals.