Register for the Exam

There are currently no pre-requisites to sit for the exam.

Cost: $285 with in the United States 

           $311 Internationally (including Canada)  

Download the Candidate Handbook.

Printed/hard copy applications are now being accepted via mail or fax.  Applications are included in the official Candidate Handbook. Once your application is complete, you will receive e-mail notification that you can schedule your exam including instructions and your ID#, which you will need to bring to the exam.

International Applicants--you must include with your application a letter stating the location you wish to take your exam.

HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 CONFERENCE: SPECIAL OFFER
Attend the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.10 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in November and take the EDAC exam on site for 10% less than the regular price and receive a risk free offer.

If you do not pass at the conference, you can take the exam once more for free!   Two exam sessions are available on Sunday, November 14, 2010.  Register for the morning or afternoon session after attending the EDAC workshop on Saturday.

  1. Step 1: Pre-register online for the EDAC conference special Applicants must register through the conference first, before submitting their exam applications. 
  2. Step 2: Submit your exam application to AMP
  3. Step 3: Bring your enterance ticket and ID to the conference and take the exam


Questions about the exam?  Contact us


EDAC Exam Training Workshop at HCD.10.

This 2 hour study session will walk through the Detailed Content Outline (DCO) and the Study Guides. Sample questions will also be provided.

Attend the in depth session and then take the exam. Space is limited so register now!

Attention non-US residents:
International exam locations are limited and some countries may not offer testing centers that are easily accessible. Taking the exam in Las Vegas, Nevada while attending this year's conference means that you receive the U.S. exam price, plus 10% off.   

Immediate exam scores will not be available, so attend conference workshops and collect CEU forms – upon receiving a passing score on the exam, you may submit the CEUs forms to count towards your new EDAC accreditation, retroactively. This offer is only applicable to those individuals who take and pass the exam at the HCD.10 conference.

Exam Locations

Applicants in the United States
AMP (Applied Measurement Professionals) Assessment Centers are typically located in H&R Block offices. Visit AMP's website for locations and directions.

International Applicants (including Canada)
The EDAC exam will be available to international applicants in May 2009. International applicants have only a select number of locations to choose from and may only be available on a limited basis.
View current locations now.

AMP is making international computerized exams. For information regarding the availability of international exam centers, please contact AMP. AMP is continuing to expand its international locations and more locations are being added throughout the year. If there is not one in your area, but you know of a center that provides similar testing, contact us and we will work with AMP to try and secure the location for EDAC exams.

International candidates will not receive an instant score report. Results will be sent within 3-5 business days after completion of the exam to the candidates address of records.

International Test Price: $311
If you want to take an international exam, you must submit the application with the appropriate fee to AMP along with a letter stating the location you wish to take the exam from AMP's list of international testing centers. Find your nearest International Testing Center.

Can't find a location near you? Contact AMP. International testing locations will continue to open, so AMP may be able to make arrangements.

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