CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the CDMS examination, an applicant must be of good moral character, reputation, and must meet all requirements that follow. Please read the criteria carefully and note that all education and employment experience requirements must be fully satisfied prior to applying for the exam.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or a current state license as a Registered Nurse.

Employment: A minimum of twelve (12) months of acceptable full-time employment (or its equivalent) providing direct disability management services to individuals with disabilities receiving benefits from a disability compensation system.

The CDMSC will accept only full-time paid employment (or its equivalent in part-time work) as a valid fulfillment of the employment criteria. All part-time employment will be calculated on a pro-rated basis of 37 hours per week (full-time employment as defined by the Commission). Internships and volunteer activities are NOT acceptable as employment experience.

In order for your employment experience at any position (past or current) to qualify as “acceptable” for certification purposes, at least 60% of your time must be/must have been spent in at least two of the three job-function areas below, performing disability management services to individuals with disabilities receiving benefits from a disability compensation system. Your supervisor, employer, or purchaser of services will be asked to attest to this on the Employment Verification Forms.