Competency and Credentialing Institute

The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) has been the leader in perioperative certification for more than 45 years and has certified over 40,000 nurses internationally. An industry leader in nursing competency assessment, CCI is the credentialing body for the Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM), Certified Perioperative CNS (CNS-CP), Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB), Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse (CFPN), and Nursing Professional Development Advanced – Board Certified (NPDA-BC) credentials. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to promote continuous professional development which drives safe, quality patient care. Our vision is to grow a community of certificants and lifelong learners for whom CCI is a catalyst and integral partner. Written by the professionals who administer all CCI certification exams, our exam preparation books are comprehensive resources for test preparation. Each of the resources offer insights and targeted review of subject areas for each credential. These user-friendly guides make it easy to prepare for the CCI exam of your choice with confidence.