Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist Designation Exam

Designation Purpose: The purpose of the Designation is to promote excellence by acknowledging healthcare practitioners who have acquired a body of knowledge and expertise in the field of Developmental Care.

Test Content:

• Questions for the Designation exam are derived from the Developmental Care of Newborns & Infants, 2nd Edition book.
• The test includes both cognitive assessment questions and scenario-based cases.
• The test can be accessed by logging in to "My Account" and is located under the "My Classroom" tab.

Upon Achieving a Passing Exam Score: A Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist Designation certifcate and letter are awarded. 

Exam Score Requirement:

• An 80%+ must be obtained in order to pass the exam.
• Any score less than 80% will not be considered passing.
• Please Note: If an 80%+ is not obtained, you must repurchase and retake the Designation exam.
• Therefore, NANN highly recommends allowing ample preparation/study time prior to taking the Designation exam.

Designation Length: The specialist designation is valid for 2 years from the date of completion.