The Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE) is designed for NPs and PAs dedicated to cardiovascular excellence.
Earning the Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK) credential validates your strong clinical expertise in cardiovascular care, facilitates your career growth, and reinforces your dedication to excellence in patient care.
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Key Benefits
- Earn the CCK Credential
- Validate your CV clinical knowledge
- Achieve recognition as an expert in CV Care
- Distinguish yourself as a cardiology leader
- Demonstrate commitment to patient care
- Enhance your professional opportunities
Earn the Associate of the ACC (AACC) and earn credit toward your Fellow of the ACC (FACC)! Achieving the AACC or FACC signals to patients and peers that you hold advanced training, education and commitment to quality.
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30 Application Fee
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Member Price Exam Registration
299 / Total
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Non-Member Price Exam Registration
399 / Total
Steps to Earn the CCK Credential
- Apply for the Program and submit proof of eligibility.
- Register and Prepare for your exam.
- Verify your system by taking a brief sample exam and reviewing the resources in the CCKE Exam Hub.
- Take the exam.
- Learn your score 1 – 2 months after the exam.
- Celebrate your success!
Congratulations to Everyone Who Successfully Earned the CCK!
The American College of Cardiology is proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the NPs and PAs who have successfully earned the Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK) Credential.
See the List of CCK RecipientsTestimonials
The exam was a great resource for continuing education regarding all the cardiology topics.
Kristen Marquardt, APRN, CCK
The exam highlighted the importance of continuously updating myself with the current trends in disease management.
Allan Dotado Memoracion, NP, CCK
It’s a great indicator of someone who has put extra time and effort into giving their best to patient care and to maintaining their knowledge. It was a good signal to others that you have put in extra work.
Lisa S. Findley, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCK, FACC
