IANS is proud to begin offering certification in HRA. This program is the first of its kind, and we are offering it to IANS Members and non-members as well.

Practicing HRA requires a comprehensive understanding of the disease processes underpinning anal dysplasia, together with the ability to reliably detect relevant clinical manifestations.

HRA is the “gold standard” and a well-conducted HRA is pivotal to assessing anal cancer risk, and any response to HSIL treatments.

Certification is of recognized value in other specialties – e.g. colonoscopy, colposcopy. It provides a degree of documentation of properly trained practitioners. IANS Certification is based on these models.

Completion of regular audit cycles of clinical activities is fundamental to good clinical practice.

Most HRA Practitioners are expected to undergo the Certification process, including submission of practice quality assurance metrics.