Certification for Specialists in Poison Information (CSPI) - America’s Poison Centers
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CSPI Exam
Sponsored by America’s Poison Centers

America’s Poison Centers, formerly the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a non-profit, national organization founded in 1958. AAPCC represents the poison control centers of the United States and the interests of poison prevention and treatment of poisoning.

The purpose of the Specialist in Poison Information exam is to certify that candidates who pass the exam have competent skill, knowledge, education and experience to provide poison information to the public, healthcare providers and public health agencies.

The CSPI Exam contains 160-168 questions, of which only 125 will be used to determine the candidates score. Candidates have up to four hours to take the exam. If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Leslie Sandler, Vice President, Certification, Accreditation and Professional Education via email at sandler@poisoncenters.org.

America’s Poison Centers
Certification for Specialists in Poison Information (CSPI)

Process Dates
Application to America’s Poison Centers April 2, 2024
Test Site Scheduling through Pearson VUE by phone February 5 – April 8, 2024*
Testing Dates April 29 – May 11, 2024

* Scheduling is available only after you have received a confirmation email from America’s Poison Centers that your application has been verified.

Computer-Based Testing Tutorial and Practice Exam

Obtain general information about computer-based testing and answers to FAQ, as well as practice taking a general exam using the computer.

Scheduling

You may schedule after you receive a confirmation email from America’s Poison Centers that your application has been verified. To schedule, reschedule or cancel an exam, please contact a customer service agent.

Contact us

Office hours

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT; closed on local holidays.

Telephone numbers
The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) 877-839-7768
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) 877-839-7768
American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) 877-839-7768
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) 888-876-5064
American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) 888-228-0147
American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) 888-876-5064
Association of Water Technologies (AWT) 877-839-7768
Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) 888-228-0147
Certification for Specialists in Poison Information (CSPI) - AAPCC 888-876-5064
Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) 888-876-5064
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) and SnowSports Industries America (SIA) 888-876-5064
DBT Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC) 888-228-0147
FCA Core Curriculum Assessment 888-228-0147
FIDO Alliance (FIDO) 877-839-7768
Florida Department of Health Psychology Laws & Rules Examination 877-839-7768
888-228-0147
Information Governance Professional 877-839-7768
Investment Management Due Diligence Association (IMDDA) 888-228-0147
National Board for Home Care and Hospice Certification (NBHHC) 888-876-5064
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) 888-228-0147
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH) 877-839-7768
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) 877-839-7768
NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) 888-228-0147
PATH International (CTRI) 888-228-0147
RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) 888-876-5064
Security Awareness and Culture Professional (SACP) 888-876-5064
Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) 877-839-7768
Society of Quality Assurance (SQA) 888-876-5064
Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) 877-839-7768