Help Shape the Future of Oncology Navigation

The Nation’s First Certified Clinical Oncology Navigator (CCON™) Program Focused on Metastatic Breast Cancer

The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is advancing the future of oncology navigation with the development of the Certified Clinical Oncology Navigator (CCON™) certification—a groundbreaking national credential designed to strengthen the quality and consistency of clinical oncology navigation, with a focus on metastatic breast cancer (mBC).



Now, NCBC invites qualified healthcare professionals to participate in beta testing the new CCON™ certification examination and help shape this important initiative.



Online Beta Testing: January 10–16, 2027

Participation Fee:

No fee to participate

Application Deadline: December 22, 2026

Only 25 Beta Testing Seats Remain!

Apply by December 22, 2026, to be considered for one of the

remaining beta testing seats.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of a national, competency-based standard for clinical oncology navigation. Your participation can help support NCBC’s mission to advance evidence-informed, person-centered cancer care and improve navigation for patients and families affected by metastatic breast cancer.

Are You Eligible to Participate?

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Licensure — Required

Hold a current, active, unencumbered professional license appropriate to your role and scope of practice. Eligible professionals include:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Radiologic Technologists
• Advanced Practice Professionals
• Physician Assistants
• Doctors of Osteopathy
• Physicians

2. Oncology Navigation Experience — Required

Complete a minimum of one year of oncology navigation practice (1,500 hours) before applying for certification testing. This experience must have been obtained within the past two years.

3. Relevant Education

Complete at least eight hours of relevant focused educational courses in cancer care and/or oncology navigation. Up to, but no more than, four hours of tumor board participation may be included.



Be Part of What Comes Next

The CCON™ certification represents an important step toward establishing a nationally recognized competency-based standard for clinical oncology navigation, with a focus on metastatic breast cancer.

By participating in beta testing, you can help support the development and quality validation of this innovative certification program while contributing to the future of oncology navigation.

No participation fee. A limited number of seats.

An opportunity to make a difference.

Apply by December 22, 2026, to join the CCON™ certification examination beta testing scheduled for January 10–16, 2027.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this milestone. Only 25 seats remain!

Review the eligibility requirements and apply today to participate in the CCON™ certification examination beta testing.

Together, we can help advance oncology navigation and strengthen support for patients living with metastatic breast cancer.

National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC)

Advancing breast health excellence through education, certification, and collaboration.

If you have any questions please contact:

Aerial Gilbert, NCBC Certifications Manager.

Aerial@BreastCare.org • 574.401.8113



Thank you,

Kimberly Samuels MBA, RT (R)(M), ARRT, ARDMS

Chief Executive Officer NCBC

(574) 401-8115

www.breastcare.org

Connect with NCBC