How is the CCDS examination administered?

To become a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or a Certified Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS-O), a candidate must pass the examination. The exam is offered by computer at more than 14,000 Prometric Test Centers located throughtout North America and internationally. Click here to see all Test Center locations. Additionally, remotely proctored examinations are offered so that applicants can take the exam from anywhere. To learn more about this option, please visit the ProProctor home page at www.prometric.com/proproctorcandidate.

After you have registered for the examination and received notification of your eligibility, you will receive an email explaining how to schedule your exam with Prometric. Candidates may take their exam at a Prometric testing center or via remote proctoring. If you do not receive your email, or if any information in the email is incorrect or has changed, please contact Customer Service at customerservice@hcpro.com.

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