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ONCC FreeTake® Program

ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION CORP

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ONCC FreeTake® Program

Status: Active organizational 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

    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)
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