The HF-Cert examination is delivered via computer-based administration at vendor-selected testing centers across the United States, internationally, and via live remote proctoring. More information about each option is included in the HF-Cert Handbook.
Testing centers provide standardized, consistent environments for candidates to take the HF-Cert exam. A list of testing centers across the United States and internationally is available here.
Remote proctored testing appointments allow candidates to take the HF-Cert exam from their home or office, monitored by a live proctor throughout the administration to assure test requirements are met. Candidates must satisfy environmental, system, and hardware requirements to test via remote proctoring.
For full information about requirements and expectations of remote proctored administrations, candidates should access the ProProctor User Guide.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should complete the system check on the computer on which they plan to test prior to scheduling the testing appointment.
The HF-Cert examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (125 scored questions and 25 non-scored, pretest questions) across four content domains. Pretest items are interspersed throughout the exam and are not identifiable as pretest items.
All exam content is developed based on practice in the United States.
Candidates will have three (3) hours to complete the computer-based examination.
The HF-Cert exam is offered only in English.
| Standard Rates | |
|---|---|
| HFSA Member | $375 |
| Non-Member | $590 |
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