Apply for the HMDCB Exam
The 2025 application opens on January 27. To view all the 2025 cycle dates, click here.
1. Learn About the Initial Exam
HMDCB's Candidate Handbookprovides detailed information on the entire certification process, from the application process to Continuing Certification. We recommend that all candidates review the Handbook to become familiar with the process and the three eligibility pathways for initial certification - practice, certification, or training. You can access the Candidate Handbook on our resource page.
2. Apply Online
The initial application is now closed, it will re-open in early 2025. When the application is available, apply online via our application portal. Once you have completed your account profile (required), you will be asked to submit a variety of information regarding your experience in hospice care (e.g., licensure and employment).
3. Schedule Your Exam
After you complete the application, you will be contacted by our testing partner, PSI, with instructions on how to schedule your exam. Please watch for an e-mail and postcard from PSI Candidate Services (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) within 15 business days of HMDCB receiving your completed application and payment. Use these instructions to schedule your exam at one of PSI's 300 testing sites.
4. Prepare for Exam Day
Although HMDCB does not endorse or sell any preparation materials, we do provide a list of recommended resources for exam preparation, including a content blueprint, which details the five topical areas you can expect a typical exam to cover to help you focus your study.
