* Next Exam: 8 AM on 8/22/2009 in Seattle, WA

Online Exam Update

The NCBAP is working to make the CACP exam available online for all examinees by 2010. Currently, CACPs seeking recertification have the option of taking the exam online, but first-time applicants must sit for a paper exam. Updates on the online exam process for first-time certification will be made available via the NCBAP website over the next several months.

New CACP Exam Domains for 2009 Exams

Be sure to download the 2009 Candidate Handbook for details on the new CACP exam domains, which are in effect for all 2009 exams.

Mission Statement of the National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers

In order to optimize the care of patients receiving anticoagulant therapy, the mission is to develop, maintain and protect the Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider credential and the certification process.

National Anticoagulation Certification

The national certification process:

• was developed by a multi-disciplinary board to provide health care professionals a credentialing process.
• evaluates the provider's knowledge and skill to manage anticoagulation therapy.
• requires evidence of experience and a passing score on a comprehensive examination.
• can be one means to improve patient care in anticoagulant therapy by providing a framework to validate achievement of advanced knowledge and skills related to antithrombotic therapy.
• affords opportunity for professional recognition - only multidisciplinary credentialing opportunity.
• is an incentive for career development, personal satisfaction.
• introduces a mechanism to implement a consistent standard of care nationwide.