Obtaining the Handbook | Submission of Application
Last revised 6/24/2010
Examination Handbook and Application
Obtain Handbook/Application:
The 2010 Certification Examination Handbook† (and Application) is available via download* (click here for access to downloadable file) and is also available by mail. To obtain the Handbook via mail, submit a request including your mailing address, by mail, telephone, facsimile or e-mail to NCBDE's testing agency, Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP). There is no charge for the handbook and application.
AMP
ATTN: NCBDE Coordinator
18000 West 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061-7543Phone 913 895-4600
Fax 913 895-4651
(e-mail) info@goamp.com
- Click here to view* the 2010 Examination Handbook and Application.
- Click here to submit an electronic request for a 2010 Examination Handbook and Application to be sent by mail (Include your mailing address with the request).
†IMPORTANT: Be sure to review the Handbook for the dates that applications are accepted. Applications submitted outside of the application window cannot be processed and will be returned.
Submission of Application
Please note: The application window for the fall 2010 Examination will be open from July 15 to September 15. Please refer to the Handbook for full details.
There are two ways** to apply for the Examination‡:
**Refer to 2010 Examination Handbook, page 25, for the details on who can apply online and who must apply using the paper application method. In addition, individuals who do not wish to use their social security number as an identifier must apply using the paper application and include a note to this effect. A unique identifying number will be assigned to you when your application is processed.‡IMPORTANT: Be sure to review the Handbook or web site for pertinent application date windows. Applications submitted outside of the application windows cannot be processed and, if submitted on paper, the applications will be returned.
Ways to Apply
1. Online Application and Scheduling: Complete the application and scheduling process in one online session by visiting www.goAMP.com. Click on “Candidates,” and follow the online instructions. [Note: Certified Diabetes Educators or those individuals whose credentials have lapsed must have their CDE/certificate numbers available
at the time of registration.]Click here to access the online application process. To begin, use the "Register for this Exam" menu option on the far-right hand side of the screen.
2. Paper Application and Scheduling: Complete and submit to AMP a paper application.
If utilizing the Handbook and Application obtained from the web site, use a blank envelope and mail the application, appropriate documentation, and all required fees to:
AMP
Examination Services Department
18000 West 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061-7543Write "NCBDE" in the upper left corner of the envelope under your return address.
Review the "Adherence to Published Policies" section on page 19 of the Handbook for additional mailing information.
Applications are to be sent ONLY to AMP. Do not fax applications to AMP.
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