Examination Dates

The National Commission offers two computer-based examinations – a Certifying Examination and an Examination for Continued Demonstration of Qualifications (CDQ Examination) – which are prepared in cooperation with the National Board of Medical Examiners.  Both examinations are administered at testing centers throughout the United States.

Each examination has its own schedule:

January 2011 Examination

January Certifying Examination Application period   01 August 20109 - 15 September 2010
Application deadline 15 September 2010
Documentation receipt deadline 15 September 2010
Application withdrawal deadline 15 September 2010
Scheduling permits mailed/emailed by NCCAA 7 November 2010
Certifying examination Saturday, 22 January 2011
Expected results reporting date 15 March 2011


June 2011 Certifying Examination

June Certifying Examination Application period    01 November 2010 – 15 January 2011
Application deadline 15 January 2011
Documentation receipt deadline 16 February 2011
Application withdrawal deadline 16 February 2011
Scheduling permits mailed/emailed by NCCAA TBD
Certifying examination Saturday, 18 June 2011
Expected results reporting date 15 August 2011


June 2011 CDQ Examination

June CDQ Examination Application period    01 November 2010 – 15 January 2011
Application deadline 15 January 2011
Documentation receipt deadline 16 February 2011
Application withdrawal deadline 16 February 2011
Scheduling permits mailed/emailed by NCCAA TBD
CDQ examination Saturday, 18 June 2011
Expected results reporting date 15 August 2011


It is critically important that NCCAA have every applicant's current mailing address and email address on file.  
Please keep NCCAA informed of any change in your address.