Telehealth Nursing & Triage Nursing Certification Program

With the expansion and ever growing presence of online services and the explosion of telehealth needs since Covid in 2020 has created an important niche and demand in nursing. The Telehealth & Triage Nursing Certification offered by AIHCP prepares healthcare professionals with training and resources to properly meet these modern technological demands that now permit effective remote and online visits with patients. This has opened the door for better care for those in rural areas, the elderly or those with contagious infections to be met safely online and receive proper follow-up, assessment and triage. Fellowships are also available for those who want more specialized training in the field, though specific criteria must be met to be qualified for the program.

Requirements and Prices for Attending Telehealth & Triage Nursing Certification Programs Online

To join our Telehealth & Triage Nursing Certification Program, you must be a registered nurse with a valid license to practice in your respective state or country.

A Telehealth & Triage Nurse Certification from AIHCP lasts for four years, with an option to renew through our health care recertification courses. This can involve participation in our courses designed for continuing education for healthcare professionals. Once completed, the candidate can add the “TTN-C” credentials to their name which stands for “Certified Telehealth and Triage Nurse”.

The program itself consists of four required CE courses, which will cost a total of $630 and include the courses below. After completing the courses there is a certification fee for telehealth nurse certification of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents.

Please note that the costs listed above do not include the pricing of additional textbooks and learning materials required for the course. To see if you qualify for our certification courses, please fill out our qualification review form. If accepted, we will provide you with details for the next steps.

To apply for our health care fellowship programs, you will need to amass a total of 250 hours of continuing education, of which 150 hours must be related to your certification specialty. The hours must be attained within six years from the application of your fellowship, and our courses of continued education for healthcare professionals apply to the 250 hours, but require a course certificate of completion along with the number of hours awarded during the course.

How to Renew Your Telehealth & Triage Nursing Certification

Our Telehealth Nursing & Triage Nursing Certifications expire after four years, but healthcare professionals can easily update their credentials through AIHCP’s recertification program. To be eligible for recertification, candidates need to have 50 contact hours of continuing education and at least 500 hours of practice in their certification specialty within the four years of their current certification. You will also need to pay $220, plus shipping and handling, to submit your application for recertification.

You can find out more information about the process on our telehealth & triage nursing recertification page.

Telehealth & Triage Nurse Certification Testimonials

AIHCP’s certification programs continues to impact healthcare professionals at every stage of their careers. To see stories about the AIHCP effect, check out our Testimonials page to read stories from other professionals.

The Role of the Telehealth & Triage Nursing

A Telehealth and Triage Nurse utilizes modern technology to be able to help patients remotely via online sessions. They can perform initial assessments as well as follow triage in assessing patient condition. In addition, they can remote monitor patients with follow up procedures after a long hospital stay and review various medication plans. They can also play a role in patient education.

This not only involves key understandings of assessments and triage, but also good communication skills tied to an overall knowledge of technology and computers. Telehealth Nurses can now offer follow-up care, remote monitoring, assessments and triage to populations in rural areas, the elderly, or those with contagious infections by a mere connection via their laptop or monitor.

Along with an expansive lineup of other certification courses, AIHCP also offers numerous continuous education and recertification courses to ensure that professionals stay current on new innovations, studies, and procedures that not only improve their skills but raise the standard of care for all.

Learn more about the Telehealth and Triage Nursing practice today, and see what you can accomplish with one of the many healthcare certification programs from AIHCP.

FAQs on Telehealth & Triage Nurse Certification

What are the key benefits of having a nursing certification?

Getting a nursing certification opens multiple opportunities for you and your career. The lessons learned can be used widely in the field, allowing for more compassion and efficiency with patients while also spreading awareness of new techniques to colleagues. The certification also allows for new opportunities in both networking and career advancement, giving you access to higher contacts and better pay.

Do I need to take the continuing education courses or program to achieve my certification?

Our certification model is designed so that certified members obtain the same educational achievements and have consistency in the knowledge and skills attained. This is because our model focuses on core, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality. There are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required, but this is evaluated on an individual basis.

Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses that meet the requirements for your certification standards?

Each of our certification programs includes continuing education curricula that are designed to meet the full requirements for certification.

Do your continuing education courses have any board approvals?

Most of our continuing education courses include multiple board approvals. However, the type of approval depends on the professional boards associated with that specialty. You can see the full list on our healthcare CE approvals page.

Is a certification necessary for telehealth nursing & triage nursing?

Consumers and health care professions, licensing boards and organizations require nurses stay knowledgeable and proficient in the field. Attaining a professional telehealth/triage nursing certification shows that you’ve taken considerable time and resources to stay current on new advancements in the industry and pass on that knowledge in your work. In other words, the certification is a sign of commitment to the profession, and it displays your confidence in achieving the best results. You can view more information on what is certification at this link.

Does attaining the certification mean that I’m certified for life?

Initial certifications are for a four-year period, and you would need to be recertified every four years after that. We strongly believe that professional certification requires you to commit and maintain efforts for ongoing education, learning new skills attainment and constantly practicing in your specialty practice. With each recertification, the goal is for you to learn about new advancements in the field and gain new knowledge that translates to more efficient work.

What is the process for your Certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the telehealth & triage nurse certification program?

We have a dedicated page that provides a quick over-view of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification. Click here to access.