Career Details

Neuro-Oncology Certification

Description

Neuro-oncology is a subspecialty that involves the neurological, medical, surgical, and oncologic management of patients with primary or metastatic central and peripheral nervous system neoplasms and any other disorders or complications affecting the nervous system that result directly or indirectly from nervous system or systemic neoplasms or from related treatment. Todd Bulson Certification Manager Tel: (612) 928-6067 Fax: (612) 454-2750 tbulson@ucns.org

Certifying Organization

United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Neurocritical Care Certification

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United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Certifying Organization

National Association for Healthcare Quality

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

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Type

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