The CCRP 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.
The CCRP exam is an objective examination consisting of 140 multiple-choice questions – 120 of which are scored questions, and 20 of which are unscored pre-test items. Candidates will have a total of three (3) hours to complete the exam.
The CCRP certification is awarded by the AACVPR Professional Certification Commission solely upon achievement of a passing score on the exam. There is no requirement for any class, course or other education or training programs provided by AACVPR or any other provider in order to sit for the CCRP examination.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Step One - Confirm Eligibility and Review the Candidate Handbook
Eligibility
Are you eligible to sit for the CCRP exam? Professionals in the U.S. and Canda must meet the following criteria by the end of the application period:
- 1,200 clinical hours in cardiac rehab/secondary prevention AND
- At least one of the following:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher in a health-related field from an accredited college or university
- Current RN licensure
- Current RRT credential (with RT Associates Degree"
Professionals who do not meet the eligibility requirements may appeal their eligibility by completing the CCRP Eligibility Appeals Form and submitting it with a professional resume and letter of attestation from their supervisor to certification@aacvpr.org.
Candidate Handbook and Exam Blueprint
Before applying for the exam, review the CCR Candidate Handbook and Exam Blueprint to learn about the exam and review policies and procedures. You may also be interested in understanding the exam pass rates.
Exam Blueprint
Candidate Handbook
Step Two - Select Your Exam Windown and Submit Your Application and Fees
The CCRP Exam is offered four times a year during our testing windows of February, May, September, and November. Please see below for testing dates and application dates for each window, and exam fees.
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May
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September
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November
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Testing
May 1 - May 31, 2026
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Testing
September 1 - September 30, 2026
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Testing
November 1 - November 30, 2026
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Applications accepted
March 1 - April 15, 2026
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Applications accepted
July 1- August 15, 2026 |
Applications accepted
September 1 - October 15, 2026 |
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Member Rate
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Non-Member Rate
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$335
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$435
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Find a Testing Location
The CCRP Exam is offered at PearsonVue Testing Centers around the globe. Candidates can locate testing centers nearby on the PearsonVue website.
Find a Testing Location
Apply to Test
Log in to your MyAACVPR profile and follow these step-by-step instructions to apply to sit for the exam in any of the windows below. Having trouble? Review our troubleshooting instructions.
You must be logged in to the AACVPR website to access the CCRP application. Don't have a login? Create an account.
Step Three - Register for Your Exam Date and Time
After submitting your exam application, AACVPR will review the application for our eligibility requirements and will work with Pearson VUE to authorize you to sit for the exam. When the process is complete, we will email you with instructions on how to select your exam date and exam time. This process typically takes 7-10 days from the date you submit your application.
Step Four: Prepare to Test
CCRP Exam Preparation Resources
AACVPR has compiled a list of resources that were used to develop the CCRP exam. We recommend familiarizing yourself with this content before taking the exam.
Exam Resources
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 and submit it to certification@aacvpr.org as soon as possible.
Download the ADA Application
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
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. These policies are also included in the Candidate Handbook (for eligibility and score appeals) and the Recertification Policy (for recertification appeals).
Download the Professional Certification Commission Appeal Policy Summary Document
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:
NCCA Accreditation: The AACVPR CCRP Certification currently holds NCCA accreditation through 2/28/2031. Accreditation can be verified via the Institute for Credential Excellence National Commission of Certifying Agencies Accredited Program Search.