Prepare for the Initial Certification Exam

To prepare of the initial exam, we recommend that candidates review the following resources: 

 

 

The below organizations also offer useful resources and study materials:

 

The HMDCB Study Guide and the above organizations' services or products are not guaranteed to comprehensively prepare applicants for the exam.

"HMDCB certification provides a methodology that patients can compare providers by meeting benchmark standards of quality care. I’ve encouraged not only our staff providers to become HMDCB-certified, but also our fellows, to ensure uniform quality standards in this select group of clinicians."

Reuben Smith MD JD FAAFP HMDC
Associate Medical Director
Community Hospice and Palliative Care
Jacksonville, FL