Prepare for the Initial Certification Exam
HMDCB's Resources
- HMDCB Candidate Handbook - learn about the exam administration requirements.
- HMDCB Content Blueprint - review the five content areas on the examination.
- PSI Test Day Video - discover what to expect on test day.
- Exam Scheduling Guide - learn how to schedule/reschedule your exam online with PSI.
- Expanded Content Blueprint– an expansion of HMDCB's Content Blueprint, this resource provides a detailed outline of each content domain, including recommended preparatory resources and sample questions. This item is included with the initial application fee. A digital copy will be provided via email after submitting the initial application.
External Resources
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Fast Facts & Concepts
- National Alliance for Care at Home
- Weatherbee Resources
- California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA)
- 2025 CHAPCA Leadership Workshop | June 17,18,19, 2025 | Physician Workshop: June 20, 2025 | All applicants & certificants can receive the member rate. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the code.
- Search online for your state's hospice and palliative care organization's website.
The HMDCB Expanded Content Blueprint and the above organizations' services or products are not guaranteed to comprehensively prepare applicants for the exam.
