Prepare for the Longitudinal Assessment
The below resources can aid in preparation for the annual longitudinal assessment.
- CCP Candidate Handbook - learn all details and administration requirements for the Continuing Certification Program.
- Assessment User Guide - discover how to access and complete the longitudinal assessment in the Certification Center.
- Certification Center - register for and complete the annual assessment in HMDCB's learning management system.
- HMDCB Content Blueprint - review the five content areas covered on the longitudinal assessment.
- Program Requirements - review the Continuing Certification Program requirements.
- CCP FAQ Document - read through frequently asked questions about the CCP.
- Expanded Content Blueprint - this product provides a detailed outline of the five content domains on HMDCB's Content Blueprint, as well as recommended preparatory resources and three sample questions per domain. It is a great resource to better understand the content areas on the assessment. This product can be purchased in the Certification Center and is provided to all initial candidates as part of the application fee.
The below organizations offer useful resources that can assist you in completing the longitudinal assessment:
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
- Weatherbee Resources
- Fast Facts and Concepts
- State hospice and palliative care organizations.
HMDCB and the above organizations' services or products are not guaranteed to comprehensively prepare applicants for the longitudinal assessment.