Certification: Certification in Neurology/Child Neurology
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 335, Deerfield, IL 60015-5249
The ABPN issues certificates for the specialties of neurology and neurology with special qualification in child neurology.<br>Neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures. <br>Child Neurologists specialize in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 10 Year(s)
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.