Prepare for the Initial Certification Exam
To prepare of the initial 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.
- HMDCB Candidate Handbook - to learn all details and examination administration requirements.
- HMDCB Content Blueprint to review the five content areas on the examination.
- PSI Candidate Information Page to learn about what to expect on test day.
- Schedule Your Exam Online PDF to review the process to schedule your exam online with PSI
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.
