You are allowed to take certification exams, such as the CPC Certification Exam, without completing all course components. For example, completing chapter exams or training videos is not mandatory but is strongly recommended to ensure adequate preparation.

Practice exams or course test scores, such as those from VitalSource, do not affect your final exam score. Your final exam result is independent of these preparatory activities.

You must pass all “Check Your Understanding” quizzes with a score of 70% or higher.

Practice Practical Applications (Practice PAs) are optional and do not need to be attempted.

Graded Practical Applications (Graded PAs) must be attempted, but a passing score is not required.

If you do not complete your course, you will not earn the associated contact hours (e.g., 80 contact hours). These hours are critical for removing one of the two required years for apprentice status removal.

CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are only awarded when CEU-eligible training is completed in full. Partial completion does not earn partial CEUs.

Your exam eligibility extends for 90 days from the date your course is marked as complete. This window may extend into the following year, depending on your completion date.

While completing all training videos, unit assessments, and chapter exams is not mandatory for taking certification exams, it is highly recommended. These resources provide valuable preparation and support for your exam.

How to Prepare for the CPC Certification Exam

Understanding CEU Requirements for AAPC Certifications

Managing Your Exam Eligibility Window