Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®)

Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®)

Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®) is a professional certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in the field of bone densitometry for technologists who perform bone densitometry scans. The CBDT® credential signifies that an individual has passed an examination that has been designed to meet established certification industry standards and best practices. The CBDT® Exam is offered at computer-based PSI locations worldwide. The ISCD CBDT® examination consists of multiple-choice questions based on 5 Content Outline domains.

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ELIGIBILITY

Applicants will provide the graduation date, university and location, and conferred degree on the application. Applicants must attest to this information via a signature. Certification staff verify the completion of this information on the application.

Primary source verification by certification staff shall ensure certificants have demonstrated and met the standards by successfully completing the assessment process and are retaining the credential through continued competence.

Applicants will provide the graduation date, university and location, and conferred degree on the application. Applicants must attest to this information via a signature. Certification staff verify the completion of this information on the application.

Applicants must have their direct supervisor attest to the hands-on experience of 100 central DXA patientscans at 2 skeletalsites. This attestation must be completed and submitted on the initial certification application. Certification staff verify the completion of this information on the application.

Applicants must have their direct supervisor attest to the hands-on experience in the operation of a DXA machine, patient interaction and patient safety. This attestation must be completed and submitted on the initial certification application.

Applicants must provide certificate(s) of attendance detailing twelve credit hours in the areas of Musculoskeletal Health with the initial application. Certification staff verify the inclusion and relevancy of the certificate(s) of attendance.

*See full requirements specified on page 6 in the CBDT® Handbook.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All communication with candidates will be via email only. The name on the application MUST match the candidate’s ID, and the application MUST be complete with application fee and a signature from the candidate’s supervisor. Candidates are required to read the following statements and agreements in full and digitally sign their agreement to all statements listed within the document.

Once the application has been reviewed and accepted, candidates will be sent an eligibility confirmation through email from PSI (no-reply@psiexams.com). After receiving the eligibility email, the candidate is responsible for contacting PSI to schedule their appointment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The CBDT® Exam is offered at computer-based PSI locations worldwide. The ISCD CBDT® examination consists of multiple-choice questions based on 5 Content Outline domains. The CBDT® examination will have a total of 150 multiple choice questions, 125 scored and 25 pretest questions. Of the 125 scored questions, 25 will be case-based multiple choice questions.

125

Scored Questions

25

Pretest Questions

3

Hours to Complete

5

Content Domains

PSI TEST LOCATIONS

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Full & Professional Members Receive Discounts

Full & Professional members receive discounts If you are interested in upgrading to a professional or full membership to receive discounts on all certification related fees, click here to learn more about the additional member benefits associated with those tiers of membership.

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Full & Professional Member
$99.99
CBDT Exam Fee
$275.00
CBDT Exam Re-test Fee
$100.00
CBDT Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
$0.00
Certification Certificate Reprint Fee
$10.00
Community &
Non-Member
$99.99
CBDT Exam Fee
$425.00
CBDT Exam Re-test Fee
$200.00
CBDT Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
$100.00
Certification Certificate Reprint Fee
$20.00

Exam Cancellation and “No Show” Policy*

You may request to cancel your CCD exam registration for a refund, minus a $50.00 administrative fee.  Please email certification@iscd.org.  Individuals who are a “No Show” for scheduled exams will need to pay an $80 no show fee before being able to schedule a new exam.

EXAMINATION RESULTS

Candidates will be notified in writing with a pass/fail score within four to six weeks following the date of the examination via postal service delivery. No results will be provided by telephone, fax, or email. Scores are released ONLY to the individual candidate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Certification is open to clinicians who interpret bone densitometry examinations and includes: physicians, certified nurse practitioners, certified physician assistants, fellows, residents and Ph.D.’s. performing research in the field of bone density and meets the eligibility requirements as specified in the CCD® Handbook.

You can register to re-take the exam but must wait 30 days from your fail date to re-test. To re-take the exam, please contact ISCD for a re-examination application. This application may ONLY be used if you are applying for re-examination because you did NOT pass the examination and you are applying to sit for the exam within one year from the original failed exam date.

The technologist must pass the ISCD Technologist Certification Exam to become certified as a Certified Bone Densitometrist Technologist (CBDT®).

The CBDT® certification is valid for five (5) years.

Information on how to schedule your examination at a PSI test center will be included with your eligibility email from no-reply@psiexams.com to schedule your exam. To find a location in your area click: test locations.

A candidate may sit for the exam up to three times within one year from the original failed exam date. Thereafter, if they are still unsuccessful in passing the exam, the candidate must show documentation of an additional 12 hours of CME Category 1 or Category A CE credits in the field of musculoskeletal health and bone densitometry in order to meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the exam again. Please note that the 12 hours of CME are not required to come from ISCD courses.

PSI has over 60 years of experience with providing solutions to corporations, professional associations, and government regulatory agencies. PSI provides computer-based testing sites in locations across the globe allowing the greatest access possible to take the ISCD examination.

ISCD is committed to allowing candidates the opportunity to appeal decisions during the professional credentialing process. ISCD staff and the ISCD Certification Council are responsible for handling all appeals and requests in a confidential, timely and fair manner. Every effort is made to ensure that the ISCD examination procedures are reasonable and that fair and equitable treatment is accorded to all applicants. To ensure fairness and a right of redress in the evaluation and processing of applications, examination procedures, and certification activities, the ISCD Certification Council has established a formal appeals procedure which you must follow for an appeal of ISCD’s policies, requirements, or decisions. All decisions and actions shall be transmitted in writing and shall contain a brief notice of the right of appeal. For Appeal instructions and form.