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Certification Renewal

Oncology Patient Navigator–Certified Generalist℠ (OPN-CG℠)

OPN-CG℠ certification is valid for 3 years from the date of testing. To renew your Oncology Patient Navigator–Certified Generalist℠ (OPN-CG℠) credential, you must submit the following:

  1. Documentation of a minimum of 24 CE credits over the past 36 months. No more than 5 CEs for Tumor Board attendance will be accepted. CE hours must consist of education in the following knowledge domains:
    • Patient Care
    • Professionalism
    • Knowledge for Practice
    • System-Based Practice
    • Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
    • Interprofessional Collaboration
    • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
    • Personal and Professional Development
    For a list of AONN+ CE offerings, please click here.
  2. Current resume or CV, showing direct navigation experience
  3. Updated and signed letter of recommendation
  4. Current, official job description from employer
  5. Payment of renewal fee

Oncology Nurse Navigator–Certified Generalist℠ (ONN-CG℠)

ONN-CG℠ certification is valid for 3 years from the date of testing. To renew your Oncology Nurse Navigator–Certified Generalist℠ (ONN-CG℠) credential, you must submit the following:

  1. Documentation of a minimum of 45 CEs over the past 36 months. No more than 5 CEs for Tumor Board attendance will be accepted. CE hours must consist of education in the following knowledge domains:
    • Patient Advocacy & Patient Empowerment
    • Quality & Performance Improvement
    • Community Outreach & Prevention
    • Coordination of Care & Care Transitions
    • Professional Roles & Responsibilities
    • Psychosocial Distress Screening
    • Organizational Management
    • Survivorship/End of Life
    For a list of AONN+ CE offerings, please click here.
  2. Current resume or CV, showing direct navigation experience
  3. RN license number and maintenance of RN license in good standing
  4. Updated and signed letter of recommendation
  5. Current, official job description from employer
  6. Payment of renewal fee

Oncology Nurse Navigator-Certified Generalist Thoracic℠ [ONN-CG(T)℠]

Any navigator wishing to renew the ONN-CG(T), please contact AONN+ FFL directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Renewal Fees (OPN-CG and ONN-CG)

$150 for both OPN-CG and ONN-CG. Fees due at the time of renewal.