How to Recertify For the CCKE

New! Coming Fall 2026

• To continue using the CCK credential, certificants will need to complete a simple recertification process - no additional exam required.
• Recertification is designed to help you stay current in the rapidly evolving field of cardiovascular care. To maintain your credential, you’ll need to earn 75 cardiovascular CME/CE credits every three years.
• If you earned the CCK between 2022-2025, your first recertification cycle will run through Dec. 2028 as part of a one-time alignment
• If you earn the CCK in 2026 or later, you will follow a rolling 3-year recertification cycle based on the date you earned your credential.
• There’s nothing you need to do right now, although you’re welcome to begin earning cardiovascular CME/CE credits. Credits earned through ACC will be applied automatically, and there will be a simple way to report credits earned from other organizations.

More details about the recertification process will be shared here and via email.