Urgent Notice to all ABCM Board Certified Cardiac Professionals holding CVRN, CVNP, CVPA, or ECG Credentials.
Updated March 5, 2026
We have been made aware that a third-party company has obtained unauthorized access to our certification database of CVRN's, CVNP, CVPA's,
and ECG Board Certified customers, containing private information provided during the certification and recertification process.
This unauthorized company is called the American Board of Credentialing Management and created the acronym ABCM.ai for market confusion.
ABCM.ai is continuing to send marketing messages by text and emails to our customer database without authorization offering to validate credentials, among other services. Please note that the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCM) is not affiliated with this company and did not authorize

them to obtain or use of our proprietary customer database of Board-Certified Cardiac Professionals. We apologize for the confusion this may have created and are making every effort to keep your private information secure and highly advise you not to respond when you receive a marketing message from ABCM.ai to validate or update your credential files, or to manage your recertification; we further encourage you to forward any communication from abcm.ai regarding this matter to us at [email protected] and cc the communication to our Director, Jonni Cooper at [email protected].
For official information regarding your certification status, or courses offerings, please contact ABCM directly through this email.

CARDIOVASCULAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
Exams and PREP Courses: oNLINE AND lIVE eVENTS

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Our story

The American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCM) was founded
to advance cardiovascular care through rigorous, evidence-based education and certification for healthcare professionals.

Cardiology demands precision, confidence, and deep clinical understanding. ABCM exists to ensure nurses, advanced practitioners, technicians, students, and allied health professionals have access
to high-quality training that is practical, current, and clinically relevant. Our courses are designed to break down complex cardiac concepts
into clear, step-by-step learning experiences that translate directly
to patient care.

Our late co-founder, Dr. Henry J. L. Marrott, captured our mission perfectly when he walked into a classroom full of physicians and nurses and eloquently remarked:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, the Heart writes a best seller—learn
to read it well.”

That philosophy continues to guide everything we do. When you choose ABCM, you choose education and certification you can trust and a commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care.

Certification Exams offered


For Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Cardiac Nurses, Cardiac Monitor and ECG Technicians

ecg board certification

A) Basic - RN, Techs
b) 12-Lead - RN, NP, PA's, md
c) advanced - MD's

awarding:

ECG-BC - Tech, Rn, NP, PA, MD
cARDIOVASCULAR board certificaiton
FOR rn'S, np'S, pa'S

awarding:

CVRN-BC - RN
CVNP-BC - NP
CVPA-BC - PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a way to confirm that my application was received?

You will receive a link in eMail for the exam after your application has been reviewed. You will be notified if the the application is incomplete or if we need more information.

What kind of CE subjects are acceptable and to whom I should send them?

We only accept cardiology CDs for a cardiac recertification. Any company that has a state board of nursing provider number on the certificate is acceptable. We also accept CEU's approved by the ANCC Provided the topics are cardiology related.

What is a passing score?

You need a score of 70%

How often do I have to recertify?

You are required to recertify every 3 years.

What if I don't pass the exam, can I retake it?

Yes, you may retake the exam at a significantly reduced rate. If you do not pass the exam after the 2nd try, you will have to wait 30 days before taking it a 3rd time and the 3rd try is at original price.

Do you offer LIVE exams?

Yes, we do host live exams at Live Course Events. However, most will take the exams online when there isn't a course nearby.

To host your own live event onsite at your facility, contact us at [email protected] and a representative will follow up with you to start the planning process. Check out live events in the menu panel above to see an example of a privately hosted event.