2025 Application & Examination Dates
Application dates: Tuesday, June 3 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Examination dates: Tuesday, November 5 – Friday, December 27, 2024.
For full details related to deadlines and fees please visit Important Dates & Fees
2025 CBNC exam scores to be released 60 days after examination window closes
For the 2025 examination cycle, CBNC scores will be released approximately 60 days after the examination window closes on 12/30/2025. After exams have been scored, test takers will receive an email alerting them to the availability of their results in the MY APCA portal. For more details regarding our score reporting, please click here.
CBNC Certification & Recertification Certificates Have Been Mailed
The CBNC Certification & Recertification certificates for 2025 candidates will be mailed in April 2025.
Candidates who passed the CBNC examination are listed in the APCA Directory of Certificants, our online verification database. Candidates who applied as “Testamurs” and were successful on the exam must provide CBNC with documentation of having passed the Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiology boards and a copy of their current medical license to be granted Diplomate status and receive a certificate.
News: ASNC Prep Course Available – Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam*
Go to the ASNC website for more information.
CBNC Practice Test Available
You can register for a CBNC practice test by signing into your MY APCA account and clicking the Sign Up/View Practice Test option in the Application Center tab.
The CBNC Practice Test simulates the computer interface used in the actual test center environment and is a great way to prepare for your examination. For more information about the CBNC Practice Test, click here.
Reminder: CBNC Authorized User Pathway
When applying to the NRC using CBNC as a pathway for Authorized User status, you must submit your original CBNC certification certificate. NRC currently does not accept the CBNC recertification certificates.
Important Update for Preceptors and Applicants
Please click here to read an important message from CBNC regarding COVID-19 and how it relates to Training for imaging and localization studies.
Preceptor Portal!
The Preceptor Portal for CBNC Preceptor and Program Verification is live! Preceptors can access this feature through their MY APCA account. Log in and take a look! Also, please read our helpful FAQs regarding the Preceptor Portal here.
Recertification Lapse Fee
Former Diplomates who have allowed their certification(s) to lapse may apply for recertification by meeting the eligibility requirements. Upon passing the examination a one-time fee $250, per examination, will be assessed in order to be reinstated.
Did you recently pass your ABIM Cardiovascular Disease, ABR or ABNM Boards?
If you recently became certified with the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, or in a Cardiovascular Specialty with ABIM and are a CBNC Testamur – you can now convert to a Diplomate!
Please follow these steps to convert your status:
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- Log in to the CBNC website and create or update your contact information in your account. We will only mail your certificate to the address listed in your account.
- Obtain a picture or PDF version of your ABIM-CD, or CD Subspecialty, ABR or ABNM score letter or certificate.
- Obtain a picture or PDF version of your current, unconditional and unrestricted medical license. Please make sure the expiration date is showing.
- Email your documentation to CBNC@inteleos.org
Due to the high volume of conversion requests, please note that we will process requests in the order in which they are received. Requests with all required documentation, and received by Thursday of each week, will be processed by EOB on Friday of the same week. Certificates will be mailed via USPS. Thank you for your patience and congratulations on becoming fully certified!
NRC Re-Recognizes CBNC
CBNC Diplomates remain eligible to become Authorized Users through NRC’s Certification Pathway. To view the official press release, please click here.
CCCVI has Merged with ARDMS to form Inteleos/APCA!
CBNC and CBCCT are now part of Inteleos/APCA. Together we represent nearly 107,000 physicians, sonographers and other advanced healthcare professionals around the world. Please click here to read the letter to our CBNC and CBCCT Diplomates and Testamurs announcing this exciting change. Click here to read the Press Release with more details.
We are thrilled about the enhanced opportunities this will afford our programs and look forward to the continued interaction between the CBNC and CBCCT constituents, leadership and staff.
Converting from Testamur to Diplomate
Information on how to convert status from Testamur to Diplomate.
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