• The exam consists of multiple choice questions and is timed.
  • ICCE exam: 150 questions, 3 hours
  • ICBD exam: 100 questions, 2 hours
  • ICPD exam: 75 questions, 1.5 hours
• The exam is electronic/online and “closed book”.
• You must have a proctor present during the entire exam.
• Your score is based on the number of correct answers.
• You must make 70% or higher to pass.

All of the exams are available in English. If English is your second language, contact the office to see if an exam is available in your primary language. If an exam is not available in your primary language, then you may be allowed to use a non-medical dictionary in your primary language or English and you will be allowed an extra hour to complete the exam.

The ICEA office must be notified in advance and in writing of these needs, at the time the exam application and fee are submitted.

You have two years to complete the program requirements and apply for the certification exam. As a reminder, the two years starts upon program enrollment or from the date you took your certifying workshop, whichever came first.

When you are ready:

• Fill out the exam application 
• Collect all forms and requirements
• Choose an exam date
• Exam location
• Proctor
• Make full payment

You may apply for a single 6-month extension of the exam application deadline in order to complete the requirements. The application for an extension and the extension fee must be received before the exam application deadline.

The ICEA Certification Coordinator will respond via email if extension has been granted. If you have not completed the process within two years and did not apply for an extension, you must re-enroll in the program and again complete all of the program requirements.

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• You choose the testing location.
• Have access to a computer and reliable internet
• Exams can be taken in any state, province or country.
• Schedule exam at least 30 days prior to the examination date (on application)
• The online link for the exam will be emailed to the proctor 1-2 weeks in advance of the testing date.

• All ICEA exams are taken online, therefore you will immediately know the results.
• A passing score is 70% or above.
  ICEA will issue a formal certificate via email.

Find all ICEA fees, including exam pricing here. ICEA pricing structure is a reflection of our goal to improve birth outcomes for all families. Find your country’s category here for equity pricing.