About the Exam
The Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP), exclusively for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) professionals, is the only certification aligned with the published CR competencies. AACVPR’s exam assesses proficiency via questions that evaluate knowledge of facts, concepts and processes required to complete the following tasks as illustrated in the CCRP exam blueprint.
Apply for Certification or Recertify Today
Ready to apply or recertify? Log in to the AACVPR website and then click on the “My Profile” link in the green navigation bar at the top of the page. When on your profile, click on the “CCRP Certification” link at the top of the page and either click “Apply for Certification” to start the process or “View or Renew Certification” to submit for recertification.
Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to apply for certification. If you are experiencing issues accessing the application, please review our troubleshooting guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Do you have questions about the CCRP exam? Review frequently asked questions by clicking here. For additional questions, contact us at certification@aacvpr.org.
For those retaking the CCRP exam after an initial attempt, please contact certification@aacvpr.org prior to submitting your application. You must be logged in to the AACVPR website to complete an application.
Exam Blueprint
Prior to sitting for the exam, make sure to review the CCRP Exam Blueprint to learn about the different domains covered on the exam.
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Exam Resources
Exam questions are based on a wide variety of publications, regulations, and resources in the field. A full list of exam resources can be found at the link below.
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Candidate Handbook
Before you finish the application process, don’t forget to review the CCRP Candidate Handbook to learn about the exam and our standard Policies and Procedures related to the exam.
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View Exam Windows, Eligibility, and Cost
ADA Accommodations:
ADA Accommodations AACVPR and the Professional Certification Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate candidates with special needs. Candidates with documented visual, physical, hearing, psychological, or learning disabilities that would prevent them from taking an examination under standard conditions may request special testing accommodation and arrangements.
To request an accommodation, candidates should complete the ADA application form available below and submit it to certification@aacvpr.org as soon as possible.
Please note that requests for accommodation must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the end of the application period and must be submitted PRIOR to applying to sit for the exam.
The form may also be submitted via mail to the address below, but processing may be delayed by transit time.
AACVPR
Attn: PCC - ADA Request
330 N. Wabash Avenue Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60611
If you would like accommodations for the CCRP Exam, please complete the ADA application below and submit your completed application to certification@aacvpr.org.
Download the ADA Application
Appeals
Candidates that would like to appeal their application status or exam results must read through the Professional Certification Commission Appeal Policy linked below to review the standard appeals process. Click here to download the Professional Certification Commission Appeal Policy Summary Document. These policies are also included in the Candidate Handbook (for eligibility and score appeals) and the Recertification Policy (for recertification appeals).
Testing Locations
The CCRP Exam is offered at PearsonVue Testing Centers around the globe. Candidates can locate testing centers nearby on the PearsonVue website here.
Additional Policies
The Professional Certification Commission operates in accordance with key policies and procedures that are based on certification standards. These policies are available below.
Executive Summaries
As part of the Exam Development Process, the Professional Certification Commission will release executive summaries of key examination development steps. Please see below for executive summaries of our most recent exam development activities: