Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS_®)
Certification  Exam

The purpose of the certification process is to protect the public by:

1. providing measurement of a standard of current knowledge desirable for individuals practicing driver rehabilitation;
2. >encouraging individual growth and study, thereby promoting professionalism among driver rehabilitation specialists
3. formally recognizing driver rehabilitation specialists who fulfill the requirement for certification.

As of July 2020, there are seven ways to qualify to sit for the CDRS exam.  Legacy qualifications will be honored through the 2023 examination cycle.  Full details can be found in ADED Policy 409 and 409.1

• CDRS Exam Town Hall Recording (watch for more details on the new criteria):

• Slides from the PowerPoint used in the video can be reviewed HERE
• Sample experience tracking form: DOWNLOAD
  

The chart below is a quick guide to the requirements based an applicant’s educational background.

• Legacy eligibility remains through 2023 examination period. Those who began this path will be grandfathered in through 2023 examination period. Click HERE to see the grandfathered criteria.

Fee Schedule (as reference):

Application Processing Fee.................................. $    50.00
Examination Fee................................................ $   500.00
International; Site Fee........................................ $  100.00

Total Fees for U.S. sites....................................... $  550.00
Total Fee for International sites............................. $  600.00

Eligible candidates who pass the CDRS_^® Examination will receive a certificate indicating they have achieved credential status as a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS). Certification is effective for 3 years beginning immediately upon official notification of a passing score and ending on December 31st of the third year.

Upon successful completion of the examination, a CDRS_^® earner will be provided an iconic/digital symbol for use in identifying themselves as having earned that accolade. The digital CDRS_^® symbol will link back to an electronic verification system on the ADED platform that allows consumers, employers, referral sources, and colleagues to view and confirm the educational achievement awarded to the CDRS _^® earner. These icons are highly-visual and shareable online. Digital icons help individuals gain recognition for their achievements and make those achievements portable, verifiable, and discoverable. Digital CDRS_^® icons are easily posted on websites, social m edia, professional networks, resumes and in email signatures. Publicly displaying earned CDRS _^®  icons enables employers, colleagues, and clients the ability to discover and verify an individual’s training and skills, which can lead to increased career opportunities.

There are two ways you can take the CDRS_^® Examination:

Paper/Pencil:Not Available for 2020

The examination is typically offered after the conclusion of the ADED Conference. The CDRS_^® Examination is not part of the ADED Conference. A separate application is required.

Computer-based:

The CDRS_^® examination is also available at over 190 AMP Assessment Centers in the United States and Canada during the months of July and August. (Please note that the examination is in English.) 

2021 Examination Application Deadline:  TBD

View a list of the available testing centers: HERE

Certification as a driver rehabilitation specialist will be valid for a period of three years. To be eligible for re-certification, the individual shall complete 30 approved contact hours during their three-year certification period. Full details and relevant policies can be found on the CDRS renewal page HERE

Option #1

At ADED Conference:

September 21, 2021
Columbus,OH

Option #2

Local testing centers*
2021 Application deadline: TBD

* Local testing offered across the United States, Canada and other international locations.

  The 2021 Exam Handbook will be published spring 2021

DOWNLOAD the 2020 Handbook

HERE

NOTE: This handbook is provided as an example and as a resource in preparation for the examiation. This document does not contain the updated CDRS criteria.    
 

The PSI/AMP candidate support center number is: (888) 519-9901.

 On the AMP website follow these instructions:

2021 Examination Application Deadline: TBD

2021 Examination Period: TBD

 
Please note that the Application and Fees should be mailed to PSI/AMP.
Any CDRS^_® materials mailed to the ADED office will be returned to the sender.

College/University transcripts may be electronically delivered by e-mail to: AMPExamServices@goamp.com