ISCD Certification
Certification is the formal recognition of the specialized knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by existing best practices and standards in the field of credentialing. Successful programs build on a foundation of core competencies identified and updated periodically by practitioners in the field. Volunteers at all experience levels and topic specialties legitimize the program through their participation at each stage of the process. ISCD Certification is for an individual and is separate from ISCD membership.
The ISCD Certifies Clinicians and Technologists and offers 3 certification designations.
Clinicians: (MD, DO, PA-C, NP-C, PhD)
 Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD™)
CCD™ is a professional designation awarded to clinicians who meet specified knowledge requirements measured through a standardized testing process for the interpretation of bone densitometry. This certification is offered worldwide and is valid for five (5) years.
To learn more about how to become certified or how to become Re-Certified, Please indicate where you practice.
Technologists:
 Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT™)
CBDT™ is an accretitated professional certification in the field of bone densitometry for technologists who perform bone densitometry scans. This certification is offered in the United States and Canada and is valid for three (3) years.
To learn more about how to become certified or how to become Re-Certified, Please indicate where you practice.
 Certified Densitometry Technologist (CDT™)
CDT™ is a professional designation awarded to individuals who meet specified knowledge requirements measured through a standardized testing process in bone densitometry for performing central DXAs. This certification is offered to those who practice outside the United States and is valid for five (5) years. ** Note that this designation will no longer be recognized for those practicing in the US after December 31, 2012. **
To learn more about how to become certified or how to become Re-Certified, Please indicate where you practice.
Why Become Certified?
Certification reflects a personal commitment, accountability, and dedication to a high standard of care for patients, peers, and the community at large.
It establishes:
- Standardized practice within an industry
- Increased cooperation between organizations in the same discipline
- A means to enforce an ethical code and industry self-regulation
- Credibility to the certificant, recognition by a third party, as well as personal accomplishment
For the employers:
- Increases competence level of employees
- Used in making employment decisions
- Provides professional development opportunities for employees
- Ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills
- Increased confidence in employees abilities
For the public:
- Helps in identifying qualified service providers
- Increases confidence in service providers
It is beneficial to the center because it:
- Helps patients identify quality service providers
- Increases competence level of employees
- Provides professional development opportunities for employees
- Increases patients confidence in service providers
- Provides ongoing enhancement of employees knowledge and skills
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