Active Duty Armed Forces Personnel
Individuals who are on active duty in one of the US Armed Forces and who are unable to take a regularly scheduled CDQ Examination may without penalty exempt the examination opportunity(s) available while they are on active duty. To exempt an examination opportunity, the anesthesiologist assistant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be currently certified.
- Have submitted a complete application for CDQ Examination and had that application approved by NCCAA.
- Prior to the date of the CDQ Examination, have a commanding officer submit verification that the individual will on active duty on the date of examination or within 30 days prior to the examination.