Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)

Certification matters–to you, your patients, and your practice. With CBCMR, validate your mastery in nuclear cardiology and demonstrate your commitment to patient care.

The exam assesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that leaders in the field need. It signals expertise in radiopharmaceuticals, imaging protocols, image interpretation, and clinical applications essential to nuclear cardiology practice–and beyond what is required for medical licensure.

Topics and Anatomy

• Understanding of imaging tests
• Performance of imaging tests, including instrumentation, protocols, and processing
• Safe use of radionuclides and management of radiopharmaceuticals
• Methods of quality control
• Image interpretation and appropriate application

CBNC is the qualified specialty exam for CBNC certification and diplomate status.

Job Task Analysis

Quality exams start with a single purpose: reflect real-world care. We routinely evaluate and update the CBNC exam to ensure that it captures the requirements of today’s practice.

Latest Analysis: 2017

The CBNC exam covers 160 questions over 4 hours.

• Multiple choice
• Still images and videos for interpretation
• 5-minute survey

Scoring

After the exam window closes, we observe 60 days before releasing scores. Results are published on the following Monday or next business day.

• Pass/fail score
• Point scale 300 to 700 (555 or better passes; not percentage or curve-based)

If you do not pass, you must wait until the next administration to retake the CBNC exam.

Statistics

APCA exams assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to practice each specialty. Student pass rates vary.

The CBNC exam is the qualifying specialty exam for CBNC certification and diplomate status.

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