advanced neurovascular practitioner (ANVP-BC)

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The ANVP certification is the premier certification in acute neurovascular clinical practice for advanced practice providers (APP). Attainment of ANVP-BC status demonstrates APP expertise in the assessment, medical diagnosis by localization and neuroimaging interpretation, and hyperacute treatment decision-making for highly vulnerable acute stroke patients. The ANVP's incorporation of key pathophysiologic concepts and evolving research findings also ensures expertise in methods for establishment of stroke pathogenic mechanism with related secondary prevention knowledge and competencies. The advanced scope of practice tested by the exam has made the ANVP-BC credential an important requirement at numerous acute care practice sites that aim to use APPs in expanded roles supporting telemedicine, mobile stoke units, and emergency stroke response. Exam eligibility is supported by strict criteria, ensuring certification of clinicians capable of combining theoretical knowledge with expert hands-on clinical practice skills. Review courses supporting attainment of the ANVP-BC credential are available throughout the year. Certification examinations are offered through the Neurovascular Clinicians Certification Corporation (NVC-3). If you are interested in certifying, please click the NVC-3 link below to be redirected to their webpage.

Exam Blueprints HERE.

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Initial ANVP Certification Criteria

Neurovascular Fellowship Trained Applicants

Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
1. Nurse with minimum of an earned Master’s degree in nursing
2. Physician Assistant with minimum of earned Master’s degree in their specialty
Evidence of completion of a post-graduate (post-Master’s degree) acute neurovascular fellowship program (will need a signed attestation from the fellowship director).
Direct involvement (>1,000 hours) in the care of neurovascular patients, or in management, education, or research directly related to neurovascular care as a clinician during the past ONE (1) year.

Non-Neurovascular Fellowship Trained Applicants

Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
1. Nurse with minimum of an earned Master’s degree in nursing
2. Physician Assistant with minimum of earned Master’s degree in their specialty
A minimum of 3 years acute stroke work experience in an advanced role as validated by a hospital administrator or physician practice partner.
Direct involvement (>1,000 hours) in the care of neurovascular patients, or in management, education, or research directly related to neurovascular care as a clinician during the past ONE (1) year.

*Non-fellowship trained applicants failing the exam on their first attempt may only retest 1 time and no sooner than 6 months after the failed first attempt.

Hospital Admin and Physician Attestation - Please download and return the completed form to nvc3@anvc.org
Neurovascular Fellowship Director Attestation - Please download and return the completed form to nvc3@anvc.org

Additional Information:

The Rapid Review course is NOT a course designed to teach NEW content; it is a course designed to review key points in an extremely rapid format.
Neuroimaging interpretation (multi-modal CT, MRI, catheter angiography, and duplex and TCD) and clinical localization skills are not covered on the ANVP Rapid Review as these are fundamental knowledge and skills that are expectations to sit the exam.

ANVC's Refund/Cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellation 30 days prior to event = Full Refund
Cancellation 15 days prior to event = 50% Refund
Cancellation less than 14 days prior to event = 0 Refund

In support of improving patient care, Arizona State University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a total of 1 credit hour per activity session of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.