Prepare for the CCP Exam
To prepare for the CCP exam, we recommend that candidates review the following resources:
- NEW! HMDCB Study Guide – the HMDCB Study Guide is an expansion of HMDCB's Content Blueprint, which is the form used to develop all exam questions. The guide provides a detailed outline of the blueprint's five content domains, additional preparatory resources, and three sample questions for each domain. The guide can be purchased for $149 on the My HMDCB Certification Center. The guide is only available digitally, but can be downloaded/printed. Click here to learn how to purchase and access the guide online.
- CCP Candidate Handbook to learn all details and examination administration requirements
- Continuous Learning Guide to become familiar with acceptable CME and Professional Development points to use on the application and how to upload them
- HMDCB Content Blueprint to review the five content areas on the examination
- Complete the Professional Development Tool to aid in knowledge development
- Schedule Your Exam Online PDF- to review the process to schedule your exam online with PSI
- PSI Candidate Information Page and video to learn about what to expect on test day
The below organizations also offer useful resources and study materials:
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
- Weatherbee Resources
- State hospice and palliative care organizations.
The HMDCB Study Guide and the above organizations' services or products are not guaranteed to comprehensively prepare applicants for the exam.