advanced neurovascular practitioner (ANVP-BC)

The ANVP certification examination 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. Exams can be taken year-round at Prometric Test Centers.

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2023 ANVP Review Courses & Exams Schedule

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ALL LISTED REVIEW COURSES

June 5th - Virtual Review Course

September 23rd - Virtual Review Course

Members: $550.00 USD Non-Members: $750.00 USD
Become an ANVC member today, and receive discounted pricing towards the ANVP Review Course & Exam!*

*Annual cost of ANVC Membership is $60.00 USD

ANVP eligibility requirements include:

Evidence of completion of a post-graduate (post-Master’s degree) acute neurovascular fellowship program
- Special offer for those without fellowship training: ANVP exam testing will be opened to Advanced Practice Providers (APP) with a minimum of an earned Masters degree from their APP program that lack acute neurovascular fellowship training but have a minimum of 5 years acute stroke work experience as an APP as validated by a hospital administrator and physician practice partner, beginning December 2019 and ending December 2023. Practitioners failing the exam on their first attempt may only retest 1 time and no sooner than 6 months after the failed first attempt. Following December 2023, all registrants will strictly be held to the fellowship training requirement in order to be eligible to test.
Completion of a minimum of 1,000 clinical hours of advanced training and education in the area of acute neurovascular disease.

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.

If the Review Course is offered in-person, the Exam will be taken in-person on the second day of the review course. If the Review Course is offered virtually, the computerized exam can then be taken at an authorized testing center a time and date of your choice. There are testing centers located across the USA, please click here for a list of locations. If a convenient test center location cannot be found, you can also arrange remote-proctoring at your home or office through PROMETRIC.

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.