Pearson VUE Test Centers

Candidates will schedule their own exam(s) dates. Once ABPath notifies candidates that the scheduling period is open, they must create an account with Pearson VUE and then schedule the testing date and test center location of their choice based on availability.

Candidates will schedule their exam(s) online. Once the scheduling period is open, go to the ABPath homepage on the Pearson VUE website and create an account using your ABPath ID#. Once the account is created, you can sign in to select the exam you need to schedule. All candidates must create a new account in 2022, even if they have used a Pearson VUE center in the past.

Friendly tip: You can select up to three test centers to compare appointment availability.

Each exam will be scheduled separately and they do not need to be taken on consecutive days or at the same test centers. Candidates can schedule each exam on whatever day and/or test center is available during the testing window.

ABPath certification exams must be taken during the exam test date window. No exams will be administered after those dates.

No, ABPath is using only Pearson Professional Testing Centers to administer the exams.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that there are no travel restrictions in place for the location where they want to take the exam. If a candidate travels to another state or country with travel restrictions in place, they may be turned away or required to quarantine. International locations are limited.

Test centers vary in terms of the days and times they’re open and the exams they deliver. If your exam or date is not available at your preferred test center, please try an alternative date or search for other test centers. The earlier that you schedule, the more likely you are to get your preferred date and location.

Friendly tip: You can select up to three test centers to compare appointment availability.

Not all exam date(s) within the exam window are available at all Pearson VUE locations.

Test centers vary in the days and times that they are open. Candidates will need to determine days and times of availability with the test center they choose.

Microscopes are not required for the Certification Exams. The exams will be administered using only virtual microscopy images where applicable and will be indicated on the daily exam schedules provided on the ABPath website.

Candidates may use foam earplugs supplied by Pearson VUE Professional Test Centers. Personal earplugs or headphones are not permitted.

Whiteboards and markers will be provided for use during the exam(s). No items are permitted in the exam room except for your ID and locker key if you are using a locker for personal belongings, food, and beverages.

You will need to show 2 forms of identification for check-in at the test center and when returning from breaks. One must be an original (no photocopies), valid (unexpired) government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport) that includes your name, photograph and signature. All IDs required must be issued by the country in which you are testing. If you do not have the qualifying ID issued from the country you are testing in, an International Travel Passport from your country of citizenship is required.

Please be sure your FIRST and LAST name on your photo IDs match your first and last name in PATHway, If it does NOT match, contact us to update your information in PATHway at [email protected] or [email protected].

There are currently no regional-specific entry requirements at Pearson VUE test centers.

In the best interests of all, we ask test-takers to follow guidelines on health and safety best practices as established by the WHO, CDC, or relevant local authorities. For more information, contact Pearson VUE’s ABPath customer service team on the Pearson VUE website.

Pearson VUE implemented a strict cleaning regimen at all Pearson Professional Centers. This includes providing hand sanitizer to candidates upon entering the test center and sanitizing the surface and equipment of each workstation at the end of every appointment. Any equipment used during the check-in process is sanitized after every use.

All requests for accommodations, including those for Nursing Mothers, must be made through the ABPath by contacting [email protected] for Subspecialty certification exams or [email protected] for Primary certification exams. Please contact ABPath as soon as possible for an accommodation.

Yes, Inhalers are an approved comfort device. They will be allowed in the testing room upon visual inspection by the Test Center staff. Visual inspection will be done by examining the item without directly touching it (or the candidate) and without asking the candidate to remove the item, unless otherwise stated in the Pearson VUE Comfort Aid List.

Please refer to the ABPath website for the Cancellation Policy.