The examination for the Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care (CPAFH) credential is offered throughout the year at PSI Assessment Centers located domestically in the United States and internationally. The examination is also available online via live remote proctor.

The examination is administered by appointment only.

Available dates will be indicated when you schedule your examination. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Candidates will be given 2.5 hours to complete the examination.  

CPAFH Content Areas

Candidates will be tested on the following age-friendly health care domains:

• Age-Friendly Assessment, Principles, and Considerations
• Age-Friendly Interventions, Education, and Counseling
• Age-Friendly Framework, Practices, and Design

CPAFH Examination Costs

• CPAFH Examination: US $425
• CPAFH Examination for international candidates: US $525
• CPAFH Practice Exam: US $79

How to Book a CPAFH Examination

The CPAFH examination is administered by appointment only at a PSI Assessment Center or online via live remote proctor.

Visit the PSI certification website

• On the main PSI web page click "Find Your Test"
• From the "Browse by Industry" section choose "Health Care"
• Find and choose "Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS)"
• Click "View Available Tests"
• Choose "Certified Professional in Age-Friendly Health Care Examination (CPHFH)"
• Select "Sign In/Register"
• Click "Create Account" near the top of the page
• Fill in the required information and schedule your exam 

Live Remote Proctoring for CPAFH Exam

Live remote online proctoring option for the CPAFH exam allows CPAFH candidates to continue advancing their personal and professional goals without having to travel to a testing center. See the “How to Book an Examination” section for more information.

Please be advised: Using a work computer for the remote proctored exam, even one which passes the System Compatibility Check, is highly discouraged due to administrator firewalls and IT security systems which frequently prevent exam launch.

International Candidates

Candidates testing outside of the US may submit their applications online or by mail. International candidates will be notified of the exam scheduling process as follows:

• Online applicants will be notified by email as soon as they complete the application.
• A candidate who submits a paper application form will be notified by email within 10 business days of receipt of his or her application form.

Additional fees may apply for international candidates.