New CCD Exam Format

**Please Note – If you apply for the CCD exam prior to January 2nd, you will not be given access to the exam until then.

The CCD exam is now only offered online through the ISCD Learning Center. The ISCD CCD® exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions based on 5 Content Outline domains. Examinees have 100 minutes to complete the exam.  Passing score is 75.  Once given access, you will have 90 days to complete the exam.

Eligibility

Certification is open to clinicians who interpret bone densitometry examinations and includes physicians, certified nurse practitioners, certified physician assistants, fellows, residents, and PhD’s that are doing research in the field of bone densitometry. 

Clinicians must be in good standing with their medical licensing board. Fellows/Residents must have their Program Director acknowledge their good standing in the Fellow/Resident program. Applicants are asked to download and review the CCD® Handbook.

Applying for the exam:

• • All communication with candidate will be handled via e-mail only.
  • The application MUST be complete with registration fee and if you are a Resident or a Fellow, a signature from the candidate’s director.
  • The candidate will also be required to read the following statements and agreements in full and digitally sign their agreement to all statements listed within the document.

Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD®) is a professional designation awarded to clinicians who meet specified knowledge requirements measured through a standardized testing process for the interpretation of bone densitometry. Successful candidates can use the CCD® designation after their names. This is a five-year certification.

Fee Schedule:

Exam Cancellation

You may request to cancel your CCD exam registration for a refund, minus a $50.00 administrative fee.  Please email certification@iscd.org.