EXAMINATIONS OVERVIEW 

IC&RC Exams: CADC credential, CAADC credential, CCS credential, and CPS (Prevention) credential

PCB Exams: CPS (Peer) credential, CRS credential, FBT credential, and the CAAP credential

IC&RC and PCB examinations are designed to demonstrate competence, therefore not everyone should or will pass. Examinations vary in length (number of question and time allotted to take the exam) and format (computer based, online or paper and pencil).

 All examinations are multiple choice.

Candidates for IC&RC and PCB exams will be permitted to test only after their application is approved. 

Exam scores are not released over the phone.

IC&RC Exam Scores must be obtained by going to the IC&RC website and completing the required documentation.

IC&RC Exams

Special Situations and Accommodations for IC&RC Exams

Individuals with disabilities and/or religious obligations that require modifications in examination administration must request a special accommodations form from PCB, via info@Pacertboard.org, and shall submit the completed form with their application. PCB will inform IC&RC of the special request so that the special accommodations can be coordinated. 

Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for IC&RC Exams

If testing at an approved testing site or remote proctoring/at home or at-office testing: Candidates are required to arrive on time for their examination and have proper identification. Candidates who arrive late or do not have proper identification will not be permitted to take the examination and will be charged cancellation/rescheduling fee. Candidates who cancel or reschedule their exam may be charged a rescheduling fee.

Retesting for IC&RC Exams

Candidates who fail the examination can retest after a 90-day wait period from the date of their last examination. Candidates will be sent instructions and fee information. Candidates have three (3) opportunities to retake an examination. If a candidate fails the examination four (4) times, they must submit a study plan to PCB and wait one-year from the date of the final failed examination before they will be permitted to retest again.

PCB Exams

Special Situations and Accommodations for PCB Exams

Individuals with disabilities and/or religious obligations that require modifications in examination administration must request a special accommodations form from PCB, via info@Pacertboard.org, and shall submit the completed form with their application. PCB will coordinate appropriate modifications to the examination process when documentation supports the need. 

Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for PCB Exams

If testing at an approved testing site: Candidates are required to arrive on time for their examination and have proper identification. Candidates who arrive late may not be permitted to take the examination and may be charged cancellation/rescheduling fee. If a candidate needs to cancel or reschedule their examination, they must contact the PCB to obtain rescheduling information.

If testing by remote proctoring/at-home or at-office testing:  If a candidate needs to cancel or reschedule their examination, they must contact the PCB to obtain rescheduling information.

Retesting for PCB Exams

Candidates who fail the examination can retest after a 7 day wait period from the date of their last examination. Candidates will be sent instructions and fee information. Candidates have three (3) opportunities to retake an examination. If a candidate fails the examination four (4) times, they must submit a study plan to PCB and wait three (3) months from the date of the final failed examination before they will be permitted to retest again.