Examination Fees and Timeline
CERTIFICATION LEVEL DETAILS MULTIPLE-CHOICE
COA / CCOA
COT
COMT
OSA
ROUB
CDOS
COA Practice Examination
Rush fee for examination application processing
Confirmation letter mailed by JCAHPO for computer administered exams
To avoid ineligibility or a change in eligibility requirements , the application must be received within a specific time after completion of a training program – refer to the Criteria handbook for specific time frame .
Application for retest must be received within 12 months of initial examination .
Military / Government Personnel Please contact JCAHPO ’ s Certification Department about reduced exam fees for military personnel .
Upon passing the exam , the additional fee required must be received within 30 days of receiving the official results .
Normal processing time is 2 to 4 weeks $ 50
Within 2 to 4 weeks of receiving an application
Appealing certification ineligibility Postmarked within 30 days of notification of ineligibility $ 50
Requesting special consideration of eligibility
Taking computer-administered exams
Canceling application
Canceling / rescheduling exam appointment
Extending eligibility period Note : Only one 30-day extension of the 90-day eligibility period is allowed .
Note : Special consideration requests may take up to 8 weeks to process .
Exam must be taken within the 90-day eligibility period provided in the confirmation letter .
Request must be received within the 90-day eligibility period . This is a non-refundable portion of the exam fee .
Pearson VUE must be contacted at least 30 business days prior to the scheduled appointment to avoid a fee . If cancelled or rescheduled 5 – 29 business days prior to the appointment , Pearson VUE will collect $ 25 . No-show fee if canceled less than 5 business days prior to appointment .
$ 300 Initial $ 250 1st Retest $ 150 2nd Retest
$ 325 1 Multiple-choice and 1 – Skill Attempt $ 275 1st Retest $ 150 2nd Retest
$ 340 1 Multiple-choice and 1 – Skill Attempt $ 290 1st Retest $ 150 2nd Retest
$ 145 $ 95 Retest
$ 200 $ 150 Retest
$ 200 $ 150 Retest
$ 150 Initial Practice $ 150 After Pass Result
$ 75
Request must be received within the 90-day eligibility period . $ 50
Appealing examination results Postmarked within 30 days of examination results $ 50 Denied application
Mailing of recertification reminder by JCAHPO
Recertification application submitted by certificant to JCAHPO for processing
Submitting recertification application during the first 12 months after the recertification date
Rush fee for recertification application processing
Does not meet eligibility requirements or application is incomplete . No refund will be issued .
RECERTIFICATION EVENTS AND FEES
Approximately 6 months prior to recertification date . Note : It is the candidate ’ s responsibility to comply with recertification procedures and deadline even if they do not receive a reminder .
Postmarked on or before the last day of the last month in recertification cycle . Note : In the event the certificant wishes to recertify by retesting in lieu of continuing education , an examination application must be submitted and the examination fee must be paid instead of the recertification fee – see above for fee information .
Postmarked within 12 months of recertification date
$ 85 No-show fee
$ 115
Normal processing time is 4 to 6 weeks $ 50
Appealing recertification denials Appeal postmarked within 30 days of denial . $ 50 Cancelling recertification application This is the non-refundable portion of the recertification fee $ 50
Denial of recertification application
Declined credit card transaction or receipt of non-sufficient funds ( NSF ) check
Does not meet eligibility requirements or application is incomplete . No refund will be issued
$ 85 late fee
EVENTS AND FEES APPLICABLE TO BOTH EXAMINATION AND RECERTIFICATION $ 25
SKILL EVALUATION
$ 85 Practice Test $ 85 Retest
$ 85 Retest
PERFORMANCE TEST
$ 110 Initial $ 85 Retest
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