Point-of-care testing (POCT) is among the fastest growing disciplines within laboratory medicine and clinical diagnostics. With certification through the ADLM Board of Certification, you can showcase your proven expertise. As a Certified Point-of-Care Testing Professional (CPP), you will stand out as someone who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate proficiency in POCT.
The June 2025 CPP application cycle is closed. Please contact [email protected] for specific questions regarding a submitted application.
CPP certification is designed for all personnel who perform diagnostic tests outside the central laboratory, including near-patient testing, point-of-care device selection and validation, quality management, operator training, regulatory compliance, and serving as a liaison with the central laboratory. To be eligible for the CPP credential, you must have either:
The POCT Professional Certification exam is a two-hour exam consisting of 150 multiple choice questions. The exam is only available online and is monitored by an online proctor via webcam. This allows candidates to take the timed exam in the convenience of their own home or via personal laptop at a time scheduled by the candidate. The exam is offered twice annually, in the Spring (late May) and Fall (early November).
All applications must be completed online and require an ADLM account. ADLM membership is not required.
A completed application consists of:
View detailed application requirements here.
For complete details on the certification and application process, please review the Point-of-Care Testing Professional Certification Candidate Handbook.
If you have any questions about the Point-of-Care Testing Professional Certification, please send them to us.
"The CPP board certification that I obtained really helps identify point-of-care coordinators as an elite expert in the field. It has helped me grow in my personal career."
Jamie Acero, BS, MHA, CPP
Manager, Point of Care Testing
