The following resources can help practitioners navigate the certification process for nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography.

• Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  (CBCCT)
• Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

Important Dates for CBCCT Certification

Important Dates for CBNC Certification

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology supports mandatory certification of physicians practicing nuclear cardiology by January 1, 2008. Physicians completing residency training should be allowed a grace period of two years to become certified.

Guidance on CME Credit
Candidates must provide documentation of 25 hours of nuclear cardiology-specific CME credit.  For guidance on what can and cannot be counted under this provision, click here.

For more information about the 2008 exam, visit www.cbnc.org.

Important Information for NMTCB Certification

The NMTCB Examination is offered year-round. The examination processing fee is $145.00. Applications and the required fee must be received two (2) months before the desired test date. Application receipt dates are used to determine the beginning of the application cycle. Once you have been found eligible to sit for the examination, you will receive an authorization letter listing available test sites and their telephone numbers. You will then have a three (3) month window in which to schedule your examination.