Candidates must schedule and take the certification examination within 90 calendar days of registering. Candidates who fail to schedule an appointment within 90 days forfeits the application and all fees paid to take the examination. A complete application and full examination fee are required to reapply for the examination.
Below are instructions for scheduling a certification exam AFTER registration. If you have not registered or are not sure, visit this article.
Once the registration process is complete, the Certification Portal home page will display the exam for which that registration has been completed.
1. To schedule, click Schedule Exam:
2. You will be directed to the AHA page in PSI’s portal. Click View Available Tests:
3. You will see the exam that you successfully registered for. Select the exam you’re eligible for:
The top of the page provides the date that your 90-day eligibility expires. Frequently Asked Questions is also listed.
4. Click Continue Booking:
Confirm the Test Language is correct.
Test Format automatically selects Onsite (Test Center).
5. Choose your preferred test format. Select Onsite (Test Center) if you wish to take your exam at a PSI test center.
If you wish to take the exam remotely on your computer, refer to the Certification Exam Scheduling (Remote proctoring) instructions.
6. Once your format is selected, click Continue Booking.
7. Candidate Details are auto-populated and allow any necessary changes. Click Continue Booking:
8. Enter the City and State/Province or postal code. Click Find:
10. A list of results populates. Select the desired location:
11. Once a date is selected, the available times appear. Select the desired time and click Book This Time Slot to complete the booking:
12. You then receive a confirmation email with your exam details, and the testing center receives your time.
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