Fees

Credentialing (CC)Board Certification (BCC)Board Certification (APBCC)Hospice/PC Certification APBCC-HPC
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Application Fee$350$150$400$400$400Application Fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. It is due at the beginning of the process.
Standardized Patient ExamIncludedNot availableIncludedIncludedIncludedIf the exam is failed, applicant can retake as many times as desired. There is an additional $100 fee for re-taking the exam.
Standardized Clinical Knowledge TestIncludedNot availableIncludedIncludedIncluded (APBCC-HPC Version)If this test is failed, applicant can retake one additional time for free. After that, there is a fee of $75 to re-take the test each time.
Annual Maintenance Fees$180$180$180$180$180Due annually in order to maintain their credentialing/BCC. Invoiced in November of each year for upcoming year.
Late Fee$25$25$25$25$25 A late fee of $25 will be assessed if maintenance fees are not paid by the due date on the invoice.
Recertification Every 5 years$100$100$100$100Included (APBCC-HPC Version)If this test is failed, applicant can retake one additional time for free. After that, there is a fee of $100 to re-take the test each time.
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