Register for the NCBC
Breast Patient Navigator Certification Exam

Online Test Dates Available April 19th through May 19th
Breast Patient Navigator Certification
Developed to set standards of achievement for the professional’s role, enhance patient safety, improve the quality of care and delivery of services, and recognize professionals who advance beyond basic knowledge in a field of specialty.

BPNC Certification is a Win Win Win
The Individual Professional Wins!
  • Validation of qualifications, knowledge and skills
  • Greater confidence in providing care / services
  • A heightened ability to discern barriers to quality patient care
  • More effective education of patients
  • Enhance collaboration with peers, colleagues and team members

The Employer Wins!
  • Greater retention of employees due to professional and personal satisfaction
  • Reduce exposure to risk
  • Enhanced care for patients and clients to distinguish them from competitors
  • A documented Navigation component toward accreditation
  • A way for employers to sort through the resumes at a primary level

The Patients And Families Win!
  • Assurance that the provide of care is qualified and competent at more than a basic level
  • Improved quality, safety and accuracy of care by advanced skilled professionals
  • Expanded knowledge to be shared about choices and treatment option;
  • More empowerment in decision making
  • Knowledge that the professional has demonstrated the desire to improve their quality of patient care and service delivery 
The NCBC Breast Patient Navigation Certification Program proudly offers six types of Breast Patient Navigator Certifications: The Certified Navigator – Breast in Imaging, Management, Advocate, Clinical, Provider, or Nurse. 

CERTIFIED NAVIGATORS – BREAST (+ individual designation based on licensure)
  • CN-BI = Diagnostic Imaging/Treatment Techs (All technologists from diagnostics to treatments)
  • CN-BM = Management/Social Worker (All social workers and managers of navigators)
  • CN-BA = Advocate (All volunteers/lay navigators)
  • CN-BC = Clinical (All certified medical assistants, technologists, licensed practical/vocational nurses)
  • CN-BP = Provider (All breast care diagnosticians, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, breast care PhDs)
  • CN-BN = RN (All registered nurses from breast care, diagnostic imaging, treatment, survivorship, genetics)

*1 year complimentary NCBC Membership
is included with BPNC certification.

Register for the
30th Annual NCoBC 2021
Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference
at the member rate.

See conference information below

An Empowering 3 Day Conference
Interdisciplinary Care is the Future...

Over 90 World Class Speakers
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200+ Inspiring Lectures
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Earn Up To 38+ Credits

Also Available
Post Conferences

Cutting-Edge Breast Imaging: Staying Ahead of the Curve
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Introduction to Oncoplastic Surgery Course
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Abstract/Poster Program
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Design and Development of a High-Risk Breast Program
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Challenges and Controversies in High Risk Breast and Ovarian Cancer Management
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Technologist Challenge: Amplify Your Skills and Knowledge
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Evolving Through A Pandemic: Transition from Breast Center Survival to Growth
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Clinical Breast Assessment (CBA): Updates in the Approach to Diagnostic Evaluation of Breast Abnormalities
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Blueprinting the Navigator Role
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Dr. Harold Freeman Navigation Institute Course
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CGRA® Cancer Genetics & Risk Assessment Certification Exam
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BPNC Navigation Certification April 19 through May 19


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