CBNC: The Examination - Purpose and Scope

The Purpose of Certification

Mission

The mission of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) is to support optimal patient care and enhancement of the field through a certification program that promotes quality, professionalism, and practice-based learning and improvement.

The Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) is committed to the certification of Nuclear Cardiology practitioners. Certification will provide practice-based requirements against which members of the profession can be assessed. The purposes of the CBNC Certification Program are as follows:

to establish the domain of the practice of Nuclear Cardiology for certification;
to assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by Nuclear Cardiology specialists in a valid manner;
to encourage professional growth in, and enhance the quality of, the practice of Nuclear Cardiology;
to recognize formally individuals who meet the requirements set by CBNC; and
to serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of Nuclear Cardiology.

Scope of Certification

The eligibility requirements and examination materials for the CBNC Certification Examination in Nuclear Cardiology have been developed based on substantial review and analysis of the current state of medical and scientific knowledge of Nuclear Cardiology as reflected in the medical literature. The CBNC Examination Committee, with the assistance and advice of professionals in relevant fields, has attempted to develop a certification that will recognize accepted levels of expertise in the profession with the goal of improving patient care. However, no certification program can guarantee competence or successful treatment to the public. In addition, given the rapid changes in medical knowledge and the speed of scientific developments, the CBNC cannot warrant that the examination materials will at all times reflect the most current state of the art. The CBNC welcomes constructive comments and suggestions from the profession. The CBNC Certification Program has been designed to comply with testing industry standards.

Revocation of Certification

The CBNC Board of Directors may, at its discretion, revoke certification if the Diplomate fails to maintain moral, ethical or professional behavior satisfactory to the Board or engages in misconduct that adversely affects professional competence or integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, the Diplomate losing his/her license to practice medicine either through suspension or termination or conviction of a felony or other serious crime.

Changes in Policies and Procedures

The Board of Directors reserves the right to make changes in its Policies and Procedures, including eligibility requirements and fees, from year to year. The Board cannot assume responsibility for giving advance notice thereof.