ONCC FreeTake® Program

Purpose: Employer-sponsored program designed to help organizations support certification of their nursing staff by reducing barriers to certification (fear of failure and upfront cost)

Program Type: Organizational/Employer Program (not individual grants)

Geographic Scope: US and Canada (international participation not available)

Eligibility:

• Organizations only (not individuals)
• Must commit to providing at least 5 ONCC test candidates during a 12-month agreement period
• Organizations cannot require nurses to pay test fees to the organization before or after testing

Applicable Certifications: All ONCC examinations:

• OCN® (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• AOCNP® (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner)
• CBCN® (Certified Breast Care Nurse)
• CPHON® (Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse)
• TCTCN™ (Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse)

How It Works:

• Organization applies to participate
• Organization provides special codes to eligible staff
• Nurses apply and take the test without upfront payment
• Organization is invoiced ONLY if the nurse passes
• If nurse fails, they can retake once within 6 months for free
• If nurse passes on second attempt, organization pays the fee
• If nurse fails on second attempt, no payment required

Benefits:

• Decreases nurses' test anxiety
• Removes financial burden of upfront test fees
• Eliminates cumbersome reimbursement processes for individual nurses
• Simplifies accounting procedures

Important Notes:

• This is an organizational program; ONCC only bills the participating organization
• Not available for international participation
• Organizations with past due invoices cannot sign new agreements until invoices are paid
• ONCC asks organizations to adhere to the agreement as presented; significant legal changes may not be accommodated

Contact Information:

• Email: freetake@oncc.org
• Phone: 877.769.ONCC (US and Canada only)
• International: +1 412.859.6104

How to Apply for ONCC FreeTake® Program

1. Download the Agreement Enrollment Form - Click the link provided on the FreeTake Program page
2. Complete the Form
   • Use a computer to fill out all fillable sections
   • Handwritten forms will not be accepted
   • Note the name and email address of the official signer from your institution (this person will receive the electronic signature request)
3. Submit Completed Form
   • Email the completed form to FreeTake@oncc.org
4. Electronic Signature Process
   • ONCC will prepare the agreement for electronic signature
   • Your institution's official signer will receive an email from DocuSign to sign and date the agreement
5. Agreement Finalization
   • Once signed by both parties, ONCC will reach out regarding next steps

Additional Requirements and Tips

• If your institution requires financial forms from ONCC for monthly invoicing, notify ONCC in advance
• ONCC will only discuss test candidate status information with the designated institution contact person
• To add or change a contact person, email ONCC Customer Service at oncc@oncc.org
• If your institution has specific agreement modifications needed, discuss with ONCC (significant changes may not be accommodable due to administrative constraints)