AMERICAN BOARD OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING
The ABNM endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification by examination in Neurophysiologic Monitoring. Board certification is highly valued and provides formal recognition of expertise in this important and expanding area of patient care.
The ABNM endorses the examination of ABRET for certification at a technical level (CNIM) and has therefore focused on certification at a level which includes professional neurophysiologic data interpretation and technical supervision.
The main objective of the ABNM is to promote enhanced delivery of competent patient care through the certification of qualified individuals deemed to be competent by:
1. Recognizing formally those individuals who meet eligibility requirements of the ABNM and pass both a Written (Part I) and an Oral (Part II) examination in Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM).
2. Encouraging continued professional growth in the practice of Neurophysiologic Monitoring.
3. Requiring continuing medical education in IONM for Diplomates seeking ABNM Recertification.
4. Establishing and measuring the level of knowledge and judgment required for certification of professionals practicing Neurophysiologic Monitoring.
5. Providing the standard of specialty practice deemed appropriate for professionals in Neurophysiologic Monitoring; thereby assisting the employer, public and members of the health professions in the assessment of these professionals.