CDMS Application Checklist

Certification

CDMS Certified Disability Management Specialist

Earn the only independent, nationally accredited certification for disability management specialists.

Exam Application Dates:
November 1 - January 31, 2027
Renewal Application Dates:
November 1 - December 31, 2026

CDMS Application Checklist

COMPLETING THE CDMS EXAM APPLICATION 

 

STEPS TO COMPLETE THE CDMS EXAM APPLICATION
STEP 1   Download the CDMS Certification Guide to learn about eligibility requirements, completing the application, the exam structure, exam preparation, scoring, certificates, fees and more!
STEP 2 After confirming that you meet the CDMS eligibility requirements, if you have an existing account with The Commission, log in HERE. If you need to create an account, do so HERE.
STEP 3 Once logged in, select "My Account" at the top of the page and then select "CDMS Exam Application".
STEP 4 Complete the CDMS application in its entirety and then choose "Checkout and Make Payment".

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE CDMS APPLICATION

If you are applying with a current, active RN license, you will need to know:

  • Name of license
  • Who issued the license
  • License number
  • State that issued the license
  • Date you became licensed
  • Expiration date of the license 

OR

If you are applying with a baccalaureate or graduate degree, you will need to know:

  • Degree
  • Area of concentration
  • Name of institution
  • Year of graduation

All applicants will need to provide:

  • Current employment setting
  • Employer(s), start and end dates to fulfill eligibility requirements
  • Supervisor(s) name(s) (Spelled correctly and listed the same way as listed in The Commission’s database, and be mindful of maiden/married surnames).
  • Supervisor(s) current email address(es) (If audited, they will be contacted via email to verify employment).

9 ACTION ITEMS TO BECOME A CERTIFIED DISABILITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST