Use of ABCM Credentials and Marks
Rules for use of ABCM Credentials:
To use any credential awarded by ABCM, the candidate must have successfully completed and passed their examination. To continue to use any credential awarded by ABCM after the 3-year renewal period, the candidate must have paid the renewal fee, obtained the appropriate number of CEs required for their specific certification and uploaded them into their recertification application along with a copy of their valid state ID for verification four weeks prior to the end of their 3-year renewal period. Failure to submit a recertification application early (four weeks) will most likely result in expiration of the credential and then the candidate will not be allowed to use the credential for any reason until recertification has been completed and notification sent out to the candidate.
The following credentials are given out by ABCM to successful candidates and may be used for professional advancement if they are valid:
The following credentials are given out by ABCM to successful candidates and may be used for professional advancement if they are valid:
- Basic ECG Reading = ECG-BC
- 12-Lead ECG Reading = ECG-BC
- Advanced ECG Reading = ECG-BC
- Cardiovascular Nursing = CVNP-BC Level I
- Cardiovascular Nursing = CVNP-BC Level II
- Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners = CVNP-BC or
- Cardiovascular Physician Assistants = CVPA-BC
Sample Use of a Credentials:
- James Swinley, MD, AECG-BC
- James Swinley, BS, ECG Tech - 12LECG-BC
- James Swinley, CMT – ECG-BC
- Candice Owens, BSN - CVRN-BC Level I
- Candice Owens, MSN - CVRN-BC Level II
- Donna Stevens, ACNP, MSN, CVNP-BC
- Donna Stevens, MS - CVPA-BC
If you are uncertain as to how to use your credential, reach out to ABCM for assistance at needinfo@abcmcertification.com.
