The certification examination consists of 300 multiple choice questions based on the 9 domain areas of knowledge identified in the Occupational Standards in Disability Management. The format is based on a combination of contextually based questions following a case study and a series of independent questions. The examination consists of two question booklets (one to be used during the morning and one to be used during the afternoon) and the responses are recorded on a separate computer-scored answer sheet.
The examination will take place over the course of one day with 3.5 hours in the morning and 3.5 hours in the afternoon, i.e. commencing at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm and re-commencing at 1:30 pm until 5:00 pm. No textbooks or other reference materials are to be brought into the examination room. Participants will receive notification of their scores approximately six weeks after undertaking the examination. This information is considered confidential and will be released to the participant only.
Upon successful completion of the certification examination, candidates will be awarded certificates under the auspices of the IDMSC entitling the use of the official designation mark.