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How To Study

NCC does not provide any review courses or study materials for the examinations.  NCC views the examinations as an evaluative process.  Eligibility criteria have been established to identify minimum levels of preparation for the examinations.  Candidates will receive detailed test outlines and suggested resources upon receipt of their application and these are listed below in form of the Candidate Guide.

Suggested Resources

NCC Candidate Guides

There is a guide for each NCC examination offered.  Each Candidate Guide contains the following:

  • Competency statements
  • Detailed test outlines
  • Sample questions (to familiarize candidate with item format)
  • List of book/periodical references
  • All NCC Policies related to the test administration process

You can download the Candidate Guide for the specialty you are interested in by clicking on Certification Exams at the left. Then click on the specific

NCC has no input into any certification preparation endeavor. You should carefully review any certificaton preparation opportunities before participating. 

Center for Certification Preparation and Review (CCPR)

Offers practice examinations and study workbooks for many of NCC examinations.

PO Box 118267
Chicago IL 60611-8267
www.ccprwebsite.org

NCC has no involvement in the design or development of these materials.

 exams.  Under rules and policies, you will be able to access a Candidate Guide.

Professional Education Center

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