Examination Dates
The National Commission offers two computer-based examinations – a Certifying Examination and an Examination for Continued Demonstration of Qualifications (CDQ Examination) – which are prepared in cooperation with the National Board of Medical Examiners. Both examinations are administered at testing centers throughout the United States.
Each examination has its own schedule:
January 2012 Examination
January Certifying Examination Application period
01 August 2011 - 30 September 2011/td>
Application deadline
30 September 2011
Documentation receipt deadline
30 September 2011
Application withdrawal deadline
2 October 2011
Scheduling permits mailed/emailed by NCCAA
14 November 2011
Certifying examination
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Expected results reporting date
15 March 2012
June 2012 Certifying Examination
June Certifying Examination Application period
01 November 2011 – 15 January 2012
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Application deadline
15 January 2012
Documentation receipt deadline
15 January 2012
Application withdrawal deadline
16 February 2012
Scheduling permits mailed/emailed by NCCAA
March 1, 2012
Certifying examination
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Expected results reporting date
8 August 2012
June 2012 CDQ Examination
June CDQ Examination Application period
01 November 2011 – 15 January 2012
Application deadline
15 January 2012
Documentation receipt deadline
15 January 2012
Application withdrawal deadline
16 February 2012
Scheduling permits mailed/emailed by NCCAA
March 1, 2012
Certifying examination
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Expected results reporting date
8 August 2012
It is critically important that NCCAA have every applicant's current mailing address and email address on file.
Please keep NCCAA informed of any change in your address.