RCC Recertification
What is Recertification?
In addition to mastery of EU MDR or IVDR regulations, the RCC designation signals ongoing professional development. RCC status is maintained by earning 24 recertification credits every three years.
Deadlines
Find your first recertification deadline in the chart below based on when you earned your RCC. After that, you must recertify every three years.
| Exam Window On/Before |
Certification Expiration Date |
Recertification Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2023 | Dec 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Spring 2024 | Jun 30, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Summer 2024 | Sep 30, 2027 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| Autumn 2024 | Dec 31, 2027 | Dec 31, 2027 |
| Spring 2025 | Jun 30, 2028 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Summer 2025 | Sep 30, 2028 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| Autumn 2025 | Dec 31, 2028 | Dec 31, 2028 |
Fees
| Member | Nonmember | |
|---|---|---|
| Recertification | $155 | $255 |
| Late Fees (added to recertification fee) |
$155 (within grace period) |
$255 (within grace period) |
The RAPS member rate applies only if you are a member at the time you submit your application. If you apply for RAPS membership prior to submitting an RCC application, please be sure you receive confirmation of your RAPS membership before you submit your RCC application. If you apply for RAPS membership after you submit an RCC application, RAPS will not refund the difference.
Visit the Join RAPS page for information about RAPS membership.
How to Earn Credits
Recertification credits are awarded for participation in professional development activities, including:
- Attending educational programs, including the annual RAPS Convergence and local RAPS chapter events.
- Speaking, instructing or participating in regulatory education programs.
- Authoring articles or making literary contributions to Regulatory Focus and other professional journals.
- Writing articles for the Journal of Regulatory Affairs or contributing to RAPS books as an author or editor
- Serving as an officer, director, or committee member of a professional association relevant to the regulatory profession.
Activities do not need to be sponsored by RAPS to qualify. To see if an activity is eligible for RAC recertification credit, please contact the RCC Program Office.
Log your Credits
Click below to log your activity to recertify.
>FAQs
How Do I Recertify Using The Online Method?
Add Your Activity to Recertify
Please see the step-by-step instructions on RCC Recertification.
To access the RCC online recertification application, you will need to login.
I Have Never Logged In Before/I Have Forgotten My Login Or Password
Select Forgot Password to reset your login (see instructions). If you have trouble logging in, Contact Us to establish your login and ensure it is linked to your RCC record. Do not create a new account This will not link to your RCC record, and you will not be able to recertify online.
Do I Need To Enter Credits That I Have Earned Through RAPS?
Yes. For example, if you attend Convergence, you will still need to enter those credits yourself.
Can My Recertification Be Audited?
Yes. While the online credit tracking allows for credits to be entered, it does not currently allow for evidence of earned credits to be provided in the system. As such, you should keep evidence, such as a certificate, record of attendance, or similar documentation. This documentation should be kept for at least 12 months after recertifying.
My RCC Has Expired. Can I Recertify?
Check the RCC Recertification Guide to determine if you are eligible. Late recertification applications must use a paper RAC recertification application form. If your certification is beyond a year of expiration, you will need to retake the RCC exam to recertify.