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American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Certification Examination
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About this exam
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Certification Examination is the national certification examination for candidates seeking the Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM) credential in the United States. It assesses the entry-level knowledge and clinical judgment needed to provide midwifery care across reproductive life stages, pregnancy, birth, and newborn care. Nurses generally pursue CNM certification after completing an eligible graduate nurse-midwifery program. The examination is a certification requirement, not an admissions test for a midwifery school.
The exam covers applied midwifery care, including reproductive anatomy, physiology and embryology; preconception counseling and fertility care; routine prenatal care and risk assessment; and care for chronic medical conditions in pregnancy. Candidates should also review the broader clinical content in the current AMCB exam outline, such as intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, and gynecologic care. Because exam policies and content guidance can change, use the current AMCB Candidate Handbook as your reference. Timed multiple-choice practice can help you identify weak areas and improve clinical decision-making.
How to prepare for the AMCB Certification Examination
- Use the current AMCB Candidate Handbook and exam content outline to organize a study plan, and check the official eligibility and testing instructions before scheduling.
- Review reproductive physiology, preconception and fertility care, prenatal risk assessment, and chronic conditions in pregnancy; connect each topic to assessment, appropriate management, and when consultation or referral is needed.
- Complete timed multiple-choice sets regularly, then review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect answers. Keep an error log and revisit clinical topics where you are relying on memorization rather than applying principles.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the AMCB Certification Examination?
The exam is for candidates pursuing CNM or CM certification who meet AMCB eligibility requirements. CNM candidates generally complete an eligible graduate nurse-midwifery program; CM candidates follow an eligible midwifery education pathway. Check the current AMCB Candidate Handbook for detailed requirements.
What is the format of the AMCB exam?
The certification examination is computer-delivered and uses multiple-choice questions. For current details about the exam structure, testing procedures, and policies, consult the AMCB Candidate Handbook and official exam information.
What subjects should I study for the AMCB exam?
Study the clinical areas in the current AMCB exam content outline. Important areas include reproductive and embryologic foundations, preconception and fertility care, prenatal assessment and risk management, and care for medical conditions during pregnancy, along with the broader midwifery care continuum.