The BHCN™ Certification Online Exam Window is Open for Registration - Apply Today!

The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is pleased to announce that programs like Magnet®, CoC® and NAPBC® who promote excellence in healthcare and set standards for accreditation now recognize the NCBC BHCN™Certification.

The online exam window for the

Breast Health Cinical Navigator, BHCN™ exam

is now open!

You can take the exam at any time

during September 1st - 30th, 2026.

Don't wait—apply today and secure your spot!

The NCBC BHCN™ Certification is the most comprehensive navigation program in the industry in regards to multidisciplinary care. The purpose of the BHCN™ exam is to identify applicants that have met the standards of achievement and the navigator’s role; enhance patient safety, quality of care and delivery of services through recognition and resolution of barriers to care; and recognize professionals who advance beyond basic knowledge in the specialty field of Breast Navigation. Full BHCN™ Exam Schedule

Benefits of Certification

• Certification provides both tangible and intangible benefits to:
• The certified professional
• Their employer
• Clients and patients
• Families receiving care and services
• Certification goes beyond basic licensure — it demonstrates:
• Advanced competency
• Dedication to validating specialized skills
• Commitment to delivering enhanced care and services

Key Benefits to the Individual Professional

• Greater confidence in providing care and services
• Improved ability to identify and manage complications
• More effective patient education
• Stronger collaboration with peers and team members
• Personal satisfaction and sense of achievement
• Greater career advancement opportunities
• Increased earning potential
• Recognition and acknowledgement by peers and employers
• Validation of specialized knowledge and skills

Read more about the benefits of certification

If you have any questions please reach out to Aerial Gilbert, Certifications Manager at NCBC by email aerial@breastcare.org or

by phone 574-401-8113

Kindly,

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

Executive Director, NCBC