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Exam Information
Official specifications published by ANCC
Exam Format
180 min
150
Board Certified Specialty
Registration
Prometric
Validity
5 years
75 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - at least 60 must be formally approved CE hours; CEUs must be directly related to ambulatory care nursing specialty; Professional development activities completed within the 5-year renewal cycle
AMB-BC Exam Topics and Domains
AMB-BC is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Behavior change support, Competency validation, Follow-up visits, Immunization clinics, and more.
1
Assess and Evaluate
40%
Disease Process Assessment
Acute Conditions AssessmentChronic Disease AssessmentDisease Process Pathophysiology
- Assess acute and chronic disease presentations in ambulatory settings
- Evaluate disease progression and control status
- Identify complications and exacerbations requiring intervention
Medication Assessment and Management
Medication KnowledgeMedication ReconciliationLive Vaccines and Immunizations
- Evaluate medication appropriateness and effectiveness
- Perform comprehensive medication reconciliation
- Assess immunization needs and contraindications
Preventive Care and Health Promotion
Preventive Screening AssessmentHealth Promotion Interventions
- Assess preventive care needs based on age, gender, and risk factors
- Evaluate health promotion opportunities
- Identify barriers to preventive care
Triage and Clinical Decision-Making
In-Person TriageTelehealth and Virtual TriageClinical Data Interpretation
- Perform accurate triage across all care modalities
- Make sound clinical decisions using available data
- Utilize telehealth platforms effectively for assessment
Physical and Psychosocial Assessment
Physical Assessment SkillsPsychosocial Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive physical assessments in ambulatory settings
- Evaluate psychosocial factors affecting health
- Integrate physical and psychosocial findings
Treatment Evaluation and Expected Outcomes
Treatment Effectiveness Evaluation
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness using measurable outcomes
- Assess patient progress toward health goals
- Determine when treatment modifications are needed
2
Plan and Implement
18%
Care Coordination
Patient Resource CoordinationPopulation Management
- Coordinate care across multiple providers and settings
- Manage patient populations to improve outcomes
- Connect patients with community resources and support services
Disease-Specific Interventions
Evidence-Based InterventionsChronic Disease Management Interventions
- Implement evidence-based interventions for specific diseases
- Apply clinical practice guidelines appropriately
- Support patient self-management of chronic conditions
Clinical Tasks and Procedures
Nursing ProceduresPoint-of-Care TestingWound Care
- Perform clinical procedures competently and safely
- Conduct point-of-care testing with accuracy
- Provide evidence-based wound care
Care Plan Development and Implementation
Individualized Care PlanningOutcome Evaluation
- Develop individualized, patient-centered care plans
- Implement interventions to achieve care goals
- Evaluate outcomes and modify plans as needed
3
Professional Role
22%
Scope and Standards of Practice
ANA Scope and StandardsAAACN StandardsANA Code of Ethics
- Practice within established scope and standards
- Apply ANA and AAACN professional guidelines
- Integrate ethical principles into practice
Professional Development
Continuing Education and CompetencyEvidence-Based Practice
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Maintain and enhance clinical competencies
- Implement evidence-based practice changes
Fiscal Health and Resource Management
ReimbursementResource Allocation
- Understand financial aspects of ambulatory care
- Participate in resource management
- Support organizational fiscal health
Patient Advocacy and Leadership
Patient AdvocacyLeadership in Ambulatory Care
- Advocate effectively for patients and families
- Demonstrate leadership in ambulatory care settings
- Mentor and support colleagues
Safety, Risk Management, and Process Improvement
Patient SafetyRisk ManagementQuality and Process ImprovementInfection Prevention and Control
- Promote patient safety in ambulatory settings
- Participate in risk management activities
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Confidentiality and PrivacyInformed ConsentCultural Competence
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Protect patient privacy and confidentiality
- Provide culturally competent care
4
Education
19%
Patient and Family Education
Educational Delivery ModesDisease-Specific EducationMedication Education
- Deliver effective patient and family education
- Use diverse educational methods and materials
- Provide disease-specific and medication education
Communication with Diverse Populations
Health Literacy AssessmentLanguage BarriersSpecial Population Considerations
- Communicate effectively with diverse patient populations
- Address health literacy and language barriers
- Adapt education to special populations
Professional Communication
Therapeutic CommunicationInterdisciplinary CommunicationDifficult Conversations
- Use therapeutic communication techniques effectively
- Communicate professionally with healthcare team members
- Navigate difficult conversations with patients and families
Managing Educational Barriers
Identifying BarriersOvercoming Barriers
- Identify barriers to patient education
- Implement strategies to overcome educational barriers
- Connect patients with resources to support learning
Documentation of Education
Education Documentation
- Document patient education comprehensively
- Record patient understanding and response
- Support quality metrics through documentation
How do I earn this certification?
Passing AMB-BC earns the Ambulatory Care Nurse - Board Certified certification. It sits in the Ambulatory Care Nursing Specialty track.
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Who should take this exam?
Current, active RN license (US state/territory or legally recognized equivalent)
Minimum 2 years full-time experience as a registered nurse
Minimum 2,000 hours of clinical practice in ambulatory care or telehealth nursing within the last 3 years
30 hours of continuing education in ambulatory care nursing within the last 3 years
- Review AAACN Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing (4th Edition)
- Complete AAACN Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Review Course
- Practice with Ambulatory Care Nursing Review Questions (5th Edition)
- Familiarity with ANA and AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice
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