Testing Information

Test Dates
IMPORTANT: YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR THE AODA (LCADC/CADC) EXAM UNTIL THE LICENSING COMMITTEE AT THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SENDS THE CERTIFICATION BOARD AN APPROVAL TO DO SO. You must send in a copy of this letter with your LCADC or CADC test registration. If you have been cleared to do so, fill out this form and mail it in by the deadline to the Certification Board office. If not, contact DCA for information on how to become eligible.
You do not need to register with the DCA for the following exams: CPS, CCS, CCDP, CCJP, AAODA
For your convenience, the Certification Board will list the names of those who have registered in our monthly newsletter on the month prior to the exam date. and The dates below show when the postings will take place. Click on the “Posting Names” date for the current list.
You will receive your test registration letter, directions to the testing site and other information two weeks prior to the test date.
Friday/Saturday dates are tentative based on room availability. Exact date will be published on the registration form 90 days prior to actual exam

Date of Exam	Deadline for Registration	Date for Posting Names
2nd Friday of March	February 5th
2nd Friday of June	May 5th
2nd Friday of September	August 5th
2nd Friday of December	November 5th

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