Glenview, Illinois – The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is pleased to announce the first class of advanced practice providers (APPs) to earn the CHEST Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) designation.
Available to nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates, this achievement underscores the dedication of the APP to maintaining the highest professional standards and commitment to patient-centered care.
The CCAPP designation recognizes APPs who play an essential role on the critical care team and support high-quality care for patients who are critically ill across ICU settings.
“Earning the CCAPP designation is a meaningful milestone for me professionally,” said Amanda Gilmeister, NP, CCAPP. “It reflects and validates my commitment to critical care and to working as part of an ICU team that delivers the best possible care and outcomes for patients and families."
“High-quality critical care depends on team-based care, and nowhere is that more important than in the ICU,” said Neil Freedman, MD, FCCP, President of CHEST. “Advanced practice providers are an essential part of the team. The CCAPP designation helps recognize their contributions and supports a shared standard of patient-centered care across multidisciplinary critical care teams.”
The CCAPP certification is designed to validate clinical competence and demonstrate professional value to the critical care team.
For the full list of those who have earned the CCAPP credential, visit: https://www.chestnet.org/learning-and-events/learning/chest-critical-care-app-certification-exam/ccapp-list
The exam will be offered twice in 2026: from April 21 to May 8 and from October 27 to November 13. To learn more and apply to take the exam, visit: https://www.chestnet.org/learning-and-events/learning/chest-critical-care-app-certification-exam
About the American College of Chest Physicians
The American College of Chest Physicians ® (CHEST) is the global leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases. Its mission is to champion advanced clinical practice, education, communication, and research in chest medicine. It serves as an essential connection to clinical knowledge and resources for its 18,000+ members from around the world who provide patient care in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. For information about the American College of Chest Physicians and its family of journals, including the flagship journal CHEST ® , visit chestnet.org .