Certification Name : Certified Bariatric Nurse
Certification ID & Type: 5971 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) Examination is designed to assess the professional competence of practitioners of Bariatric Nursing. Achievement of a passing score on the examination is required for an individual to earn the Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) credential. This requires each candidate to demonstrate competence in all technical aspects of Bariatric Nursing commensurate with the standards established by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) for effective and safe patient care.
Certifying Organization
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery(ASMBS)(0989)
100 SW 75th Street, Suite 201 Gainesville, FL 32607
Contact information : 352-331-4900 Email : info@asmbs.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
bariatric, nurse