CMGT-BC Exam - Nursing Case Management Certification
About CMGT-BC Certification
The CMGT-BC (Nursing Case Management Certification), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), validates a nursing professional’s expertise in case management. The certification demonstrates advanced knowledge in care coordination, resource management, and advocacy across complex health care systems. Individuals with this credential show commitment to delivering patient-centered, efficient, and high-quality care, while also effectively navigating clinical, psychosocial, and financial dimensions of healthcare management. They possess expertise in clinical practice and demonstrate dedication to improving healthcare outcomes through collaborative, evidence-based case management.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CMGT-BC stands for Case Management Nurse – Board Certified |
Exam Description | Validates advanced nursing case management knowledge, including clinical, psychosocial, and financial aspects of care. |
Credentials Earned | CMGT-BC (Case Management Nurse – Board Certified). |
Eligibility Requirements | Candidates must hold an active RN license, have at least two years of full-time practice, complete 2,000 practice hours in nursing case management, and earn 30 continuing education hours in nursing case management within the past three years. |
Completion Time | 3 hours to complete the exam. |
Subjects Covered in the Exam | Professional Foundation, Care Coordination, Quality Management, and Health Promotion. |
Number of Questions | 150 multiple-choice questions, including 125 scored items and 25 unscored pretest questions. |
Exam Format | Multiple-choice, evidence-based, role-specific examination. |
Exam Proctoring | Administered in person at Prometric testing centers. |
Recertification Details | Required every five years through professional development activities and completion of 75 continuing education hours. |
Pass/Fail Rates | Pass rates vary by year, averaging approximately 65%. |
Difficulty Level | Hard; requires in-depth knowledge of systems-based practice and interprofessional collaboration. |
Study Material | ANCC review resources, practice exams, continuing education modules, and case management textbooks. |
BoardCerts CMGT-BC Certifications Question Bank
BoardCerts offers a detailed question bank, created to help candidates excel in the CMGT-BC exam. With over 1,300 practice questions along with multiple timed-predictor exams, the content is fully aligned with the latest exam blueprint from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The content is reviewed and approved by CMGT-BC certified professionals and healthcare managers to ensure accuracy and real-world practice. Each question is accompanied with detailed rationales to reinforce tough concepts, enhance critical thinking skills and help pass with confidence. The questions are designed to mirror the difficulty level and structure of actual ANCC exams.
Content Outline of CMGT-BC Exam
The CMGT-BC exam evaluates a nurse’s expertise in managing complex patient care through comprehensive case management. The exam covers four domains:
- Professional Foundation (21%), which focuses on ANA code of ethics, CMSA standards of practice, and concepts and scope of nursing practice and case management
- Care coordination (29%), focusing on technology and trends, utilization and benefit management, Resource coordination, and Transition of care management,
- Quality Management (25%), which focuses on Clinical Guidelines, Evidence-based Practices, Government Regulations, Data Management and Performance improvement, and
- Health Promotion (23%), focusing on Disease management, Wellness promotion, Patient education, and Population health initiatives.
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
CMGT-BC Exam Eligibility Requirements
ANCC has put forth the following eligibility criteria for the CMGT-BC exam:
- Licensure: Hold a current, active RN license in a U.S. state or territory, or the equivalent in another country.
- Experience: Have the equivalent of two years of full-time practice as a registered nurse.
- Clinical Practice: Accumulate at least 2,000 hours of nursing case management practice within the last three years.
- Continuing Education: Complete 30 hours of continuing education in nursing case management within the past three years.
CMGT-BC Application Process
The application process for the CMGT-BC exam is as follows:
- Online Application: Available through the ANCC Certification Portal on the ANCC website.
- Application Submission: Ensure that you submit proof of clinical experience and CE hours, along with other criteria.
- Scheduling the Exam: After submission and application approval, candidates are provided with an Authorization to Test (ATT). They can then schedule within a 120-day window.
- Preparation Resources: BoardCerts offers practice questions, recommended readings, and continuing education resources that can help to prepare you effectively for the CMGT-BC exam.
CMGT-BC Exam Dates and Costs
Exam Availability:
The CMGT-BC exam is available year-round. Once the application is approved, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT), that provides you with a 120-day window to schedule and complete your exam through Prometric at a location and time of your choice.
Exam Costs:
For the most current exam fees, discounts (such as member pricing), and payment policies, candidates should consult the official certification website: nursingworld.org.
CMGT-BC Exam Format
Number of Questions: The CMGT-BC exam contains 150 questions in total: 125 scored and 25 unscored pretest questions.
Exam Format: The exam uses multiple-choice questions with four answer options (A, B, C, D)
Testing Options: ANCC has partnered with Prometric™ to conduct the CMGT-BC exam at multiple Prometric™ test centers. Candidates receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) and may choose their preferred testing date and location.
Time Allotted: For the CMGT-BC exam, candidates are given 3 hours to complete the exam.
Passing Score for CMGT-BC
Difficulty Level: The ANCC exams are rigorous certifications designed to evaluate advanced nursing competencies. These exams cover a broad range of topics including care coordination, ethics, resource management, and clinical decision-making. Candidates are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and system-level problem-solving skills.
- To support preparation, the BoardCerts CMGT-BC Question Bank is carefully aligned with the exam blueprint. The content is peer-reviewed by certified case managers and healthcare professionals to reflect real-world scenarios and the depth of the actual exams.
Passing Score: To pass, candidates must achieve a minimum scaled score of 350 out of 500. Results are reported as pass/fail, and candidates who do not pass will receive diagnostic feedback highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Exam Statistics: Pass rates for both the exam was approximately 65% in 2024.
Score Reporting: The candidates receive their official pass/fail results immediately after completing the exam at the test center.
CMGT-BC Exam Proctoring
The CMGT-BC certification exam is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in collaboration with Prometric™.
Prometric Test Center (PTC): Candidates can schedule their exam at a convenient test center by visiting the Prometric Registration website after receiving their Authorization to Test (ATT).
CMGT-BC Preparation and Resources
At BoardCerts, our CMGT-BC practice questions are thoughtfully developed to mirror the respective exam blueprints from the ANCC. Each question is designed to reflect the content domains, difficulty level, and clinical relevance of the actual exams, using the same references and standards cited by the certifying bodies. This ensures a focused, effective, and exam-relevant preparation experience.
Topics on Exam: For CMGT-BC, review the official ANCC Case Management Test Content Outline, which includes domains such as Professional Foundation, Care coordination, Quality Management and Health Promotion. You can access the blueprint from here: Preparation and Resources - CMGT-BC
Review Courses: Consider enrolling in a structured review course tailored to nursing case management or interdisciplinary case management to reinforce key concepts and practice standards.
Question Banks: Leverage the BoardCerts CMGT-BC Question Bank, which is reviewed by experienced clinicians. The question banks include exam-level practice questions with detailed rationales, content that matches the real test format and complexity, and predictor exams to assess your readiness and guide final preparation.
CMGT-BC Certification Renewal
The Nursing Case Management Certification (CMGT-BC) credential is valid for five years. To maintain your certification, you must complete the recertification process, which includes:
Professional Development Assessment (PDA): Candidates are required to complete at least one of eight certification renewal professional development categories (e.g., EBP, teaching, practice hours, publications).
Continuing Education: Complete the mandatory 75 CE hours in case management. (e.g., EBP, teaching, practice hours, publications)
Renewal Process: Submit application and documentation via ANCC Certification Portal
More information is available on the ANCC official site.
CMGT-BC Practice Questions
- Practicing sample questions is a crucial part of CMGT-BC exam preparation, helping you become familiar with the exam format, question style, and key content areas. The BoardCerts CMGT-BC Question Bank offers high-quality, exam-focused sample questions that align with the CMGT-BC exam blueprint, ensuring you are well-prepared and confident on test day.
- Access Sample Questions: Find sample questions from the BoardCerts question bank here. These questions are crafted to reflect the level of application and difficulty found on the CMGT-BC exam.
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