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VAD-C Certification
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Submit an application to test by completing this form: VAD-C Application Form

  • PLEASE NOTE: If you are a first-time RETAKE TEST TAKER, your exam must be a minimum of 30 days from your last attempt AND you need to be within your 90-day candidacy window. IF YOU FALL OUT OF THIS WINDOW, please email the board directly: vad-cb@iccac.global
  • The application form does not require a Google login


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • VAD-C Board FAQ
  • PSI FAQ
  • Qualifications to sit for the exam:
    • Currently work with VAD patients for at least one year in a center that is certified in VAD by CMS or international equivalent, -OR- an entity that supports VAD patients, such as industry partners.
    • Work in one of the following professions: RN division, APP division, MD/DO, Perfusion division, Biomedical Engineering/Equipment Management.
    • Hold a license in your field or have an equivalent educational degree.
  • ICCAC membership is not required the VAD-C test.
  • Every application is reviewed by the Exam Candidate Review Committee. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email regarding candidacy, or an email requesting audit information.
  • Our collaborating partner, PSI, will send an email to schedule the exam (this process may take 1-2 weeks).


Candidate Resources


Cost of exams

  • First Attempt: $375
  • Second Attempt (as a retake): $75 
  • Third Attempt (as a retake): 375
  • Fourth Attempt (as a retake): $75


Failure to report for a scheduled exam will result in forfeiture of exam fees. Please refer to candidate handbook for additional information.


Recertification Information

  • Individuals must recertify every three years
  • Cost of recertification: $250
  • Recertification Criteria:


Contact Hour refers to one hour of participation in an organized learning activity, typically involving direct interaction with an instructor or facilitator. This unit is used to measure the amount of time spent in an educational session, such as a class, workshop, or seminar.



As of December, 2024:

  • 37 States and 3 countries represent locations of VAD-C Individuals
  • 170 individuals have successfully passed the VAD-C exam





2024 VAD-C Certification Board

VAD-C Certification Board direct email: 

vad-cb@iccac.global




 


Have a question or concern? Email the VAD-C Certification Board directly: vad-cb@iccac.global