Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist

Information for those Practicing in the United States or Canada.

I am already a CBDT™® & wish to be Re-Certified

What is CBDT™® Certification?

Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT™®) is an accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), professional certification in the field of bone densitometry for technologists who perform bone densitometry scans. The CBDT™® credential signifies that an individual has passed an examination that has been designed to meet established certification industry standards and best practices in the United States. (Offered only in the U.S. and Canada). Candidates will have three hours to complete the computer-based examination with 15 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of wrap-up after the exam, making the total test period three and one-half hours. The ISCD CBDT™® examination has 125 multiple choice questions based on 5 Content Outline domains.

Who is eligible to sit for the CBDT™® Exam?

Any technologist in the US and Canada who performs human bone densitometry scans and meets the eligibility requirements as specified in the CBDT™® Handbook & Application

How do I apply to sit for the Exam?

1. Download the CBDT™® Handbook & Application
2. Fill out the CBDT™® Exam application (pages 20 – 24)
3. Submit application to the ISCD via fax or mail with appropriate fee

What happens when ISCD receives my application?

1. You will receive notice within 5 business days that the ISCD is in receipt of your application.
1. If you have provided adequate information and payment you will receive a receipt of payment and an confirmation email.
2. If we are unable to process your application we will attempt to contact you. Your application will be sent back unprocessed if we are unable to reach you or we are unable to receive appropriate information in a timely manner.
2. The ISCD will send you an email with your eligibility number, Prometric contact information and directions to set up your appointment.
3. You must contact Prometric to setup your exam date and time once you receive your eligibility number from ISCD.

Where and When can I take the CBDT™® Exam?

• The CBDT™® exam is administered at Prometric testing sites. Prometric™ is a wholly-owned, independently operated subsidiary of Education Testing Service (ETS). Prometric™ provides computer based testing sites in more than 3000 locations across the globe allowing the greatest access possible to take the ISCD CBDT™® examination. To find a location in your area click HERE.
• The CBDT™® Exam is offered during Bi-Monthly testing windows and:
• is offered on weekdays and weekends
• is offered up to 3 times per day.
• ISCD Exam Testing windows

How do I cancel my scheduled exam or transfer to the next available testing window ?

A transfer request form must be completed and returned to ISCD with payment information, to transfer from one test window to the next available testing window. Prometric must be contacted within 48 hours of your scheduled appointment. To cancel your exam a letter must be provided to ISCD prior to your scheduled exam. The letter must include a cancellation reason and a copy of your cancellation confirmation letter from Prometric.

ISCD Exam Cancellation and Transfer Policy:

• The Last ISCD Business Day Prior to test window - Cancellation fee is $75.00. The exam Transfer fee is $25.00
• After the Start of test window - Cancellation fee is $150.00. The exam Transfer fee is $100.00
• After the scheduled exam date or close of testing window - No Refund. The exam Transfer fee is $150.00

How do I study for the CBDT™® Exam?

The exam core references are located on page 9 of the CBDT™® Handbook & Application. Suggested Reference material 1 can be purchased from many online book providers. Suggested reference material 2 & 3 can be purchased from the ISCD “BoneYard”.

ISCD Reference Materials

1) Bonnick, S and Lewis, L., Bone Densitometry for Technologists: Second Edition,
Humana Press, 2006. ISBN: 1-58829-670-9 EISN: 1-59259-992-3.

2) ISCD Technologist Course Syllabus and Associated Reading Materials: Version 7.3
International Society for Clinical Densitometry, 2007 or later versions.

3) 2007 International Society for Clinical Densitometry Position Statements,
International Society for Clinical Densitometry

What if I do not pass the CBDT™® exam?

You can register to re-take the exam during any scheduled test window. To re-exam please complete the re-exam application. This application may ONLY be used if you are applying for re-examination because you did NOT pass the examination and you are applying to sit for the exam within one year from the original failed exam date.

How many times can I sit for the CBDT™® exam?

A candidate may sit for the exam up to three times within one year from the original failed exam date. Thereafter, if they are still unsuccessful in passing the exam, the candidate must show documentation of an additional 12 hours of CME Category 1 or Category A CE Credits.

How to become Re-certified?

ISCD Certification lends assurance to patients, state regulatory agencies and third party payors that an individual has achieved a certain level of competence. By using limited-term certifications, ISCD assures that the certification holders have met the ISCD competency criteria and continue to keep their skills up-to-date. Continuing education is an integral part of the emphasis on education and is an essential tool for technologists and clinicians in delivering quality care. This assures the public and the medical community that certificants continue to provide quality professional care.

To maintain your certification using continuing education credits please complete the ISCD CBDT™® recertification application. Applicable CE documentation must include 24 Category A CE's or Category 1 CMEs in the field of bone densitometry, osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease; may include any of the credits listed in Table B, and must include a minimum of two separate educational activities. ISCD has several resources available to earn the CME/CE requirement in the field of bone densitometry, osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease.

To maintain your certification by taking the exam download and print the CBDT™® Exam Handbook and Application and return to ISCD with payment information by fax or mail.

Page Last Updated: 05/16/2012

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