CAVS Certification is valid for three years from passing the examination or completing the most recent renewal.
- July CAVS recipients must renew by July 30, three years from examination window. (e.g., Julyl 2025 recipients must renew by July 30, 2028)
To re-certify as a CAVS, professionals must complete 30 PXEs, which must include 10 PXE credits in addition to 20 hours of relevant CEs (such as related CNE or CME approved courses) over a three-year period from the most recent certification date. CAVS can also use all 30 PXE credits to renew, there is not a requirement for a minimum of NON-PXE credits.
PXEs must be earned between the renewal dates (e.g. August 1, 2025 - July 30, 2028), though there is no set requirement to earn a specific amount per year.
If fewer than 30 PXEs are completed, re-examination will be required to maintain CAVS certification. Designees will need to sit for the exam and pass to retain their designation. If this is the option you need to maintain your designation, please contact our director, Jessica Barker.
Currently we are still in transition from the Patient Experience Institute site to the new Credentialing Center site and PXE credits are still being housed in the PXI portal. To access your transcript for renewal please login here.
Find more information regarding how to claim PXEs, adding PXEs to your transcripts, or qualifying PXE activities, please click here.
PXE qualifying programs and events can be found on the PXE approved programs page.
If you are ready to submit your CAVS Renewal application for the 2025 Renewal window, please hit the "Register" button below and follow the prompts. The fee for renewal is $225 and is due at the time of your renewal application. If your organization is paying your renewal fees, please choose "Bill me" and a PDF will be created that can be submitted for payment. Please note that renewal applications cannot be processed until invoices have been paid.
If you have any questions, please email us at credentialing@theberylinstitute.org