What is CMC? Cardiac Medicine Certification

CMC stands for Cardiac Medicine Certification. It is a specialty certification issued by AACN Certification Corporation.

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What it is
Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) is a specialty certification. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who issues it
AACN Certification Corporation. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who may hold it
Open to registered nurses. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Current status
Currently offered by the issuer. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Where it prints
Printed after your name, in position 5 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it
This is a subspecialty credential: you need a current, unencumbered US RN or APRN license, a current accredited clinical specialty certification for it to attach to, and acute or critical care hours that include cardiac patient care (1,750 hours in 2 years with 875 cardiac, or 2,000 hours in 5 years with 1,000 cardiac), and then you pass the CMC exam. Renewal is every 3 years and needs 432 hours caring for adult cardiac patients plus either 25 Category A CERPs or passing the exam again. Source: AACN Certification Corporation

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