The continued success of VACC depends on the support and expertise of our many faithful volunteers.
Board of Directors: Each fall, VACC extends a call for volunteers interested in applying to fill open positions on the VACC Board of Directors.
Committees Members: VACC also routinely seeks subject matter experts (SMEs) to offer expertise to the continual improvement and enhancement of the VA-BC™ exam. When the need arises, e-mails regarding volunteer opportunities are sent to all those who hold a current VA-BC™ credential for consideration. Additional details regarding specific committee needs can be found in the drop down options below. Announcements will be made when Committee Volunteer opportunities arise.
Committee Volunteer Benefits
- Play a dynamic role in the development of the vascular access profession
- Enhance your curriculum vitae
- Collaborate with your colleagues nationwide
- Earn CE credits towards your VA-BC™ renewal
Read about the volunteer roles and importance of volunteering with VACC.
Volunteer opportunities are listed below.
The VACC Test Committee is responsible for reviewing and editing examination questions and for making the final selection of items that comprise each test form. Such matters as correctness of answers, prevention of geographic bias, language clarity and appropriateness of items are considered during the item review process. The Test Committee review constitutes a final check and balance system on the reliability of the examination. No previous experience is necessary. Training is provided by VACC’s test development partner, Prometric.
Test Committee Requirements:
- A current VA-BC™ credential and actively practicing in the field of vascular access
- Commitment to a one year term with option to renew 2 times
- Ability to attend 4-6 remote meetings over the term, each meeting 2-3 hours in length
- Complete the VACC Examination Security, Confidentiality and No-Conflict of Interest Agreement
Application process
Our online application is fast and easy! Complete the online application when you are ready to apply.
VACC Item Writers are responsible for drafting items (test questions) for the VA-BC™ certification exam.
SMEs will be selected to serve as Item Writers and participate in a remote Item Writing Workshop (date/time TBD) hosted by VACC and its testing vendor, Prometric. Item Writers will be fully equipped through training and support materials regarding how to write a valid, defensible test question. Over the course of the workshop and remote committee engagement, each Item Writer will commit to submitting a set number of items.
Writing psychometrically sound items can be challenging, but, by combining the SME’s unique knowledge with the workshop’s offerings, each Item Writer will walk away with a valuable set of skills that can be used in a variety of roles beyond this exercise.
Item Writer Requirements
- Hold a current VA-BC™ credential – and actively practice in the field of vascular access
- Commit to the remote Item Writing Workshop prior to beginning the writing process. Exact date/time TBD.
- Complete the VACC Examination Security, Confidentiality and No-Conflict of Interest Agreement
- Agree to remotely write a set number of high quality, psychometrically sound items
- Come ready to contribute and engage in a collegial environment of learning
CE Credits
Following submission of the required high quality, psychometrically sound items, the writer will receive CE credits towards recertification of the VA-BC™ credential. Number of credits will depend on the number of items written.
Application Process
Our online application is fast and easy! Complete the online application when you are ready to apply.
We thank you for your consideration of this volunteer opportunity and your personal investment in vascular access health and excellence.
The Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) seeks qualified and enthusiastic individuals to become part of the VACC Board of Directors. VACC is a multi-disciplinary organization composed of nurses, physicians, emergency medical services professionals, radiology technologists, respiratory therapists, clinical educators, and many more professions with a shared purpose of enhancing the clinical specialty of Vascular Access.
Help shape the future of vascular access certification by applying for a position on the VACC Board of Directors.
All Board members are required to participant in mandatory monthly conference calls, one annual in-person meeting, and complete various projects as directed in accordance with the VACC Strategic Plan. View our current Board of Directors here.