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Midwifery Certification Board, Inc.  \n8825 Stanford Blvd, Suite 150  \nColumbia, MD 21045  \n410-694-9424 Phone  \n410-290-0121 Fax  \n[amcbmidwife.org](amcbmidwife.org)  \nThis handbook provides important information on the eligibility requirements, application process, testing information, and AMCB policies. Material contained in this handbook supersedes information in previous handbooks and is subject to change without notice. Information in the AMCB handbook and on the certification website is updated on a regular basis. Candidates should check the website to ensure  \nthey have the most current version before applying.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nAMCB Overview  \nVision……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5  \nMission …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5  \nPurpose ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5  \nHistory ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5  \nStructure ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6  \nAccreditation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6  \nGeneral Information  \nPurpose/Scope/Target Audience for CNM or CM Examination …………………………………. 7  \nEligibility Requirements to Take the National Certification Examination…………………… 7  \nExpiration of Eligibility Status……………………………………………………………………………………. 8  \nDenial of Eligibility ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8  \nName and Address Changes……………………………………………………………………………………… 9  \nAmericans with Disabilities Act………………………………………………………………………………… 9  \nConfidentiality Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9  \nTrademark and Certification Use Policy ……………………………………………………………………. 9  \nApplication Process  \nExam Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10  \nProcedure for Initial Application……………………………………………………………………………….. 10  \nScheduling the Examination ……………………………………………………………………………………… 11  \nRetaking the National Certification Examination ………………………………………………………. 12  \nExam Administration  \nProcedures at the Examination Site………………………………………………………………………….. 13  \nSecurity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14  \nPersonal Belongings …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15  \nExamination Restrictions ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15  \nMisconduct ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16  \nThe Examination  \nCertification Examination Format and Content…………………………………………………………. 16  \nCandidate Test Critique…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17  \nScoring ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18  \nExam Development and Standard Setting ………………………………………………………………… 18  \nReferences to Study …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18  \nPost Examination  \nNotification of Examination Results ………………………………………………………………………….. 19  \nScore Verification ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20  \nAppeals Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20  \nRequest For Appeal…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21  \nVerification of Certification ………………………………………………………………………………………. 21  \nDiscipline Policy and Procedures …………………………………………………………………………… 21  \nTest Content Outline …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27  \nSample Test Items…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37  \nAMCB Overview  \nVISION  \nTo advance the health and well-being of women and everyone for whom midwives provide care by setting the standard for midwifery excellence.  \nMISSION  \nTo protect and serve the public by leading the certification standards in midwifery.  \nPURPOSE  \n• To set the national certification standard for the profession of midwifery  \n• To develop and administer the certification examination for assessment of entry-level competencies for the practice of midwifery  \n• To award national certification as a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified midwife (CM) to candidates who have met the specified qualifications  \n• To provide a mechanism of certification and recertification for all CNMS/CMs  \n• To maintain professional discipline of all CNMs/CMs  ","cbCaiahTyRLurRzf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiahTyRLurRzf","pdf",440308,38,"English","# AMCB Overview\n## Vision\n## Mission\n## Purpose\n## History\n## Structure\n## Accreditation\n# General Information\n## Purpose/Scope/Target Audience for CNM or CM Examination\n## Eligibility Requirements to Take the National Certification Examination\n## Expiration of Eligibility Status\n## Denial of Eligibility\n## Name and Address Changes\n## Americans with Disabilities Act\n## Confidentiality Policy\n## Trademark and Certification Use Policy\n# Application Process\n## Exam Fee\n## Procedure for Initial Application\n## Scheduling the Examination\n## Retaking the National Certification Examination\n# Exam Administration\n## Procedures at the Examination Site\n## Security\n## Personal Belongings\n## Examination Restrictions\n## Misconduct\n# The Examination\n## Certification Examination Format and Content\n## Candidate Test Critique\n## Scoring\n## Exam Development and Standard Setting\n## References to Study\n# Post Examination\n## Notification of Examination Results\n## Score Verification\n## Appeals Policy\n## Request For Appeal\n## Verification of Certification\n## Discipline Policy and Procedures\n## Test Content Outline\n## Sample Test Items","[{\"question\":\"What does the handbook cover for certification candidates?\",\"answer\":\"It provides eligibility requirements, the application process, testing information, and AMCB policies for the national certification exam in nurse-midwifery and 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