Exams

The Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators is administered during an established two-week testing period on a daily basis, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, at computer-based testing facilities managed by LaserGrade Computer Testing, Inc.  LaserGrade has over 700 testing sites in the United States as well as other countries. Scheduling is done on a first-come, first-served basis.

To find a testing center near you, visit the LaserGrade website or call 800.211.2754. Hours and days of availability vary across centers.  Please note: you will not be able to schedule your examination appointment until you have completed your application (found at the end of the CPIA® Handbook) and received an Eligibility Notice from PTC.

2010 Exam Dates

SPRING 2010 TESTING PERIOD
Application Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2010
First Day of Testing:  Saturday, April 10, 2010
Last Day of Testing:  Saturday, April 24, 2010

FALL 2010 TESTING PERIOD
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
First Day of Testing:  Saturday, October 16, 2010
Last Day of Testing:  Saturday, October 30, 2010

Locate the testing center nearest to you.

Fees

Application fees for the CPIA exam are as follows:
PRIM&R Member – $335
Non-Member – $435

In order to obtain the special members only registration rate, PRIM&R members must provide proof of their membership. To do so, please follow these instructions.

To learn more about the benefits of PRIM&R membership, please click here.

Preparing for the Exam

The CPIA Handbook is available to help candidates prepare for the examination. The Handbook lists the topics covered on the examination and provides suggested reference materials that are commonly used in IACUC offices.

Getting the Results

Candidates will be notified in writing by PTC within four weeks of the close of the testing period whether they have passed or failed the examination. Scores on the major areas of the examination and on the overall examination will be reported.  Successful candidates will also receive certificates from the Council for Certified Professional IACUC Administrators (CCPIA).

Reexamination

The Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators may be taken as often as desired upon the filing of a new application and payment of the exam fee.  There is no limit to the number of times the examination may be repeated. 


Questions?
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