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Candidate Handbook


Information for candidates, including policies and procedures relevant to computer based testing (CBT) and exam application, has been integrated into one PDF document.



Studying for the AMCB Certification Exam

AMCB strongly encourages candidates to sit for the certification examination as soon as completing their midwifery education program. Based on the last 4 years of data, a candidate that sits for the exam for the first time within 90 days of completing their program has an 85% chance of passing the AMCB exam on their first attempt compared to a 57% chance of passing the exam the first time if the candidate waits more than 90 days to sit for the exam for the first time.

***PLEASE NOTE***
While there are review courses and books available that claim to be useful when studying for the AMCB Certification Exam, AMCB does NOT endorse any of them.  Candidates who opt to use these resources for exam preparation should be aware that they should not be used as content resources.



Below is a list of abbreviations you may find on the AMCB exam. Please note this is a noncomprehensive list of some commonly accepted or utilized abbreviations in exam construction.



First-Time & Overall Pass Rates


If you have any questions about the Candidate Handbook, please contact:

Morgan Saul
Certification Coordinator
Phone: 410-694-9424 ext. 7017