Professional recognition for occupational health nurses demonstrating advanced expertise, leadership, breadth of practice and significant contribution to the profession.
Advanced Specialist accreditation (ASFOHN) recognises experienced occupational health professionals with extensive knowledge, leadership capability and a strong commitment to professional development.
Demonstrate advanced occupational health expertise and recognised professional standing within the profession.
Showcase extensive occupational health knowledge, systems thinking and advanced practical capability.
Highlight your leadership, contribution and commitment to advancing occupational health nursing practice.
Download the competency checklist, guidance documents and logbook templates.
Complete your application form and provide supporting evidence and referee details.
Build your portfolio with reflective discussions, evidence submissions and logbook entries.
Your application will be reviewed by qualified members of the FOHN Accreditation Board.
For all levels of accreditation, the cost of the application and three years of inclusion in the directory is £60.
In 2026 we are offering free application plus additional mentoring and support for the first 15 applicants at each level.
If you are committed to having your professional knowledge, skills and experience in occupational health nursing recognised, apply for a place by emailing Diane Romano-Woodward at nurseaccreditation@som.org.uk.
Please include your full name as it appears on the NMC register together with your contact details, and in the subject line state the level of accreditation you wish to apply for.