Welcome to the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) examination portal.  This portal is designed to provide detailed information about eligibility, scheduling, and other important information to make the process efficient and easy to understand.

The IBSC provides a standardized approach to competency validation that relies on a single, independent, profession-based, and collaborative Board from the paramedicine community.  The IBSC examinations for Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C^®), Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C^®), Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C^®), Certified Tactical Paramedic (TP-C^®), Certified Tactical Responder (TR-C^®), and the Certified Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) examinations are well established and have become the recognized standard for competency by providers around the world. 

Other examinations, such as the Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C) was developed in partnership with the National Association of Public Safety Infection Control Officers (www.NAPSICO.org), and the Certified Medical Transport Safety Professional (MTSP-C^®) – was developed in partnership with the Association of Air Medical Services (www.AAMS.org) – are ways the IBSC continues to lead in specialty certification for EMS, fire, law enforcement, public safety, and our military communities. 

The IBSC offers the only specialty examination process of its kind for professionals working in community medicine, critical care and air medical transport, infection control, tactical, remote, and austere environments.  Currently, there are more than 10,000 IBSC certified specialty providers worldwide. 

IBSC offers the following three testing methods:

1. Computer Based Testing (CBT) – delivered at Prometric Testing Centers.
2. Onsite Testing – available at specific locations (e.g.: educational conferences or sponsored test sites) delivered via the IBSC-Mobile Exam Delivery (MED) – delivered on-site, using IBSC maintained laptop computers.
3. ProProctor™ – Remote Live Proctoring (RPT) – utilizes your internet connected computer, camera, and microphone at any location.  (You must confirm your computer meets these requirements by performing a system check prior to scheduling your examination.) 

Eligibility

Candidates must complete their application on the IBSC website and upload the required documentation before eligibility is approved. Paramedic-level exams require submission of an unrestricted paramedic license.  Other exams may have slightly different requirements.  Follow this link to review eligibility requirements.  All candidates must register via the IBSC website.  Start the examination registration process here. 

Once your eligibility has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an e-mail with the testing confirmation number to use when scheduling your examination via the Prometric scheduling site. 

Scheduling your Examination

1. To schedule a computer-based exam at a Prometric Testing Center – select the TEST CENTER EXAM section to locate a testing center or to schedule your exam.
2. To schedule a ProProctor Remote Live Proctoring (RPT) examination – select the option – REMOTELY PROCTORED EXAM.
3. To schedule an onsite exam, please contact the IBSC office at help@IBSC.org or by calling +1.770.978.4400.  More information is also available at https://www.ibscertifications.org/host/host

Rescheduling Exams

If you must reschedule your examination appointment (date and/or time), go to the Prometric website and use the Reschedule/Cancel option.  To avoid a rescheduling fee, you must reschedule more than thirty (30) days before your originally scheduled examination appointment.



Rescheduling fees will apply as follows:

• If you reschedule more than thirty (30) days from your appointment date, no change fees apply – simply reschedule at www.Prometric.com/IBSC
• At twenty-nine (29) to five (5) days prior to your appointment date there is a $100 rescheduling or cancellation fee – you may reschedule at www.Prometric.com/IBSC or contact Prometric Candidate Care at +1.800.462.8669
• If it is four (4) or less days prior to your appointment – you must:
  • First, cancel your appointment on-line using the Prometric scheduling portal at www.Prometric.com/IBSC
  • Then contact the IBSC at +1.770.978.4400 between 1000-1600 Eastern time Monday to Friday to reschedule the exam.  You must cancel with Prometric prior to contacting the IBSC.
  • A $100 rescheduling or cancellation fee will apply.

On the day of your examination appointment:

For CBT Testing – report to the Prometric Assessment Center and look for the signs indicating Prometric Assessment Center Check-In. IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED TESTING TIME YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED – YOU MUST RESCHEDULE YOUR EXAM – AND PAY ANY REQUIRED CHANGE FEES. Please ensure you have adequate time to meet all parking, security, and social distancing requirements.

To gain admission to the Assessment Center, you must present acceptable photo identification.  Identification must be valid and include your current name, signature, and photo. Your name on the identification card and your IBSC account must be exactly the same to avoid rejection at the testing center. Acceptable examples include a current:

1. driver’s license
2. government issued identification card
3. passport
4. military identification card

Misrepresenting your identity or falsifying information to obtain admission to the Assessment Center is a criminal offense and will be prosecuted as such.

For Pro-Proctor Remote Testing (RPT) – Ensure your computer and internet connectivity meet the requirements outlined in your confirmation letter by performing the remote proctor system check .  ProProctor is Windows-based and only works with the Chrome browser.  You must download and use Chrome for a remotely proctored exam. 

We cannot stress this point enough:  Prior to scheduling a remote proctor session, please ensure your system meets the ProProctor requirements by completing a system check.  Please allow 15 minutes to complete the system check and download the ProProctor application. 

     On the day of your exam, please make sure you allow 30 minutes to prepare your testing environment prior to your scheduled start time. When you are comfortably sitting at your workstation, go to the Prometric ProProctor site at https://rpcandidate.prometric.com/ and launch your exam.

When logging into to ProProctor platform, you must present acceptable photo identification to the Prometric Readiness Agent.  Identification must be valid and include your current name, signature, and photo. Your name on the identification card and your IBSC account must be exactly the same to avoid rejection at the testing center. Acceptable examples include a current:

1. driver’s license
2. government issued identification card
3. passport
4. military identification card

You are prohibited from misrepresenting your identity or falsifying information to obtain admission to the Assessment Center.

For Onsite MED Box Testing – report to the testing room at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled test time and check in with the proctor.  IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED TESTING TIME YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. Please ensure you have adequate time to meet all social distancing requirements.

The proctor will require acceptable photo identification.  Identification must be valid and include your current name, signature, and photo. Your name on the identification card and your IBSC account must be exactly the same to avoid rejection at the testing center. Acceptable examples include a current:

1. driver’s license
2. government issued identification card
3. current passport
4. military identification card

You are prohibited from misrepresenting your identity or falsifying information to obtain admission to the testing center.

Important Test Day Reminders

• Examinations are proprietary. No cameras, notes, recorders, personal electronic devices, tablets, pagers, or cellular phones are allowed in the testing room. 
• For CBT testing you will be provided with a dry-erase board and marker.
• For IBSC-MED Box testing, you will be provided with a single sheet of paper for any notes.  You are permitted to make your notes once the proctor announces the start of the examination timeframe.
• No guests, visitors or family members are allowed in the testing room or reception areas.
• For CBT testing – all personal items will be placed in a locker and will not be accessible during the examination.
• Review your Appointment Confirmation email sent by Prometric to confirm your appointment time and confirmation number. The confirmation number is required to launch your test remotely – this is a sixteen-digit number – starting with a series of zeros.  This differs from your eligibility number.
• Arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment time to meet local parking, security, social distancing, and check-in procedures.
• Review driving directions where applicable. Allow sufficient travel time, including traffic, parking, locating the test center, and checking in. Depending on the location of the testing facility, additional parking fees may apply. Prometric does not have the ability to validate parking.
• For ProProctor remote testing, log in at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment time to allow for software checks.

 The IBSC encourages you to review the Candidate Handbook for examination specific content outlines, sample questions, scheduling, and cancellation policies.  The handbooks are linked here:  

• Community Paramedic (CP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C) Candidate Handbook
• Flight Paramedic (FP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Tactical Paramedic (TP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Tactical Responder (TR-C) Candidate Handbook
• Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) Candidate Handbook

To get started, simply select the appropriate icon at the top of this page.  

To learn more about the IBSC or for specific information about any of our board certification examinations, please visit the IBSC website at www.IBSCertifications.org.  

If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the IBSC at help@IBSC.org or by calling +1.770.978.4400 – our staff are available 1000-1600 Eastern Time Monday to Friday.

https://proscheduler.prometric.com/scheduling/testInformation

Schedule Appointment

How to Document Eligibility

You must apply for your examination with the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) prior to scheduling your testing appointment at a Prometric Testing Center.  Please carefully review the information contained in your Confirmation Notice.  If any of the information is incorrect or if the information has changed, please contact IBSC at help@ibsc.org or by calling +1.770.978.4400 – 1000-1600 Eastern Time ST Monday to Friday.

Scheduling Online

To schedule an examination online, you must provide and confirm your e-mail address. Prometric will send you an e-mail confirming your appointment. 

Special Testing Accommodations

Should any special testing accommodations be required, please contact the IBSC at help@ibsc.org or by calling +1.770.978.4400 – 1000-1600 Eastern Time Monday to Friday.

What to Bring to the Testing Center?

You are required to present one valid, government-issued photo ID with a signature (e.g., driver’s license or passport).  The identification document must be in Latin characters and contain your photograph and signature.

You are very limited in what you can take with you into a testing room.  All other personal items must be placed in a locker for test security purposes.  Please limit what you bring to the testing center.  For CBT, you will be provided with a dry-erase board and marker – scratch paper is not allowed.  A calculator is available in the software.  For onsite testing, calculators and scratch paper are provided.  For ProProctor testing, you may use a single piece of scratch paper and you will have to demonstrate destroying it on camera with the proctor at the end of the examination. 

Score Reports

Within 24 hours of completing your exam, you will receive a link to receive your score report.  Score Reports can also be found at http://scorereports.prometric.com/.  You will need your sixteen-digit conformation number to access the report.

Passing the Examination

You can download your certificate from your IBSC account page within 3 business days of your exam.  The IBSC office team will send your lapel pin and certification patch via USPS within three weeks of passing the examination.  A frameable certificate and wallet card, along with information for certificate framing, will be sent in a separate mailing from our partners at The Award Group.

Failing the Examination

If you are unsuccessful in passing the examination, your Score Report will provide you domain level data related to your performance.  You are encouraged to use this data to assist with preparing to retest.  You may request to retest the examination after thirty (30) calendar days.  This thirty-calendar day rule applies to retesting the same examination.  You may attempt any other exam before thirty (30) days (e.g.: if you fail the FP-C examination, you can register tomorrow for the CCP-C examination).   Full registration fee applies.

Reschedule/Cancel Policy

If you wish to change your examination date, time, or testing center location, you must do so 30 or more days prior to your appointment using the Reschedule/Cancel option on this website or by contacting Prometric's automated voice response system at: +1.800.462.8669 (in North America) or by contacting Prometric's Regional Registration Center (outside North America).  Website cancellation is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There is no charge for changing an appointment within the same testing window if the change is made more than 30 days prior to your appointment.  There will be a fee for changing your appointment, canceling an examination date and/or changing exam type (e.g.: switching from FP-C to CCP-C), if less than 30 days from your appointment.  See the IBSC Candidate Handbook for specific fees.  For IBSC cancellation/reschedule policies, refer to the following Candidate Handbooks:

• Community Paramedic (CP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C) Candidate Handbook
• Flight Paramedic (FP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Tactical Paramedic (TP-C) Candidate Handbook
• Tactical Responder (TR-C) Candidate Handbook
• Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) Candidate Handbook

A new, complete registration and examination fee are required to reapply for the examination.  All examination candidates will adhere to the IBSC rules and acknowledge the IBSC disciplinary process that affords everyone due process.

Please address any questions or concerns to help@IBSC.org or by calling +1.770.978.4400 – 1000-1600 Eastern Time Monday to Friday.