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)
  • Hospice Products
  • Exam Prep Recording
  • HMD Prep Modules 
• 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.