NASM-CPT EXAM INFORMATION

There are 120 test questions, in which 20 are research questions and do not count toward or against the final score. There is a 2-hour time limit and you must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better.

Yes, NASM does offer Special Accommodations for the CPT Exam. NASM complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to ensure the opportunity for all qualified persons, NASM will make reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities that might affect their NASM-certification exam taking. Please click here for the Special Accommodation Application.

Yes. Your CPT Exam expires 180 days from the date of enrollment. Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, this exam is currently being administered both online and in-person, depending on your location.

To find your CPT exam expiration date:

1. Log in to NASM.org
2. Click on My Account and select the “Courses” menu option.
3. Within your course list, locate your "CPT Exam" enrollment and click the blue action button (Play sign).

You will be directed to the exam enrollment page and your expiration date will be displayed in red lettering at the upper right hand corner.

Yes. Dependent upon which package was purchased, you may have 1 or more practice exams available to you for the duration of your enrollment period. You can locate the practice exam via your NASM Student Portal.

You can find the CPT Study guide by clicking here.

Please reference the Getting Started and Exam Preparation resources found within your Exam enrollment.

NASM does not release exam scores. If you pass or fail the CPT exam, Yardstick will provide you with a score report providing details of your test results.

No, NASM does not release exam scores.

You will be eligible to schedule your exam once you have received your Measure Registration email. This is typically no more than (3) business days after signing up with NASM. You can schedule your exam online by logging into the testing platform with your established login credentials at https://nasm.ysasecure.com/login. Note: You will be required to schedule your exam appointment at least 72 hours in advance.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your online exam appointment, you will need to access your Measure account. Once you are logged into your profile, you can click on “Exams” at the top of the page. Underneath the exam, you will have the option to Transfer or Withdraw your booking.

Note: You can reschedule or cancel a booking up until the minute before your scheduled exam date/time. If your exam start time has lapsed, you will be unable to reschedule or cancel and must call NASM Member Services for further assistance.

If you miss your exam appointment, you must contact NASM Member Services to reactivate your eligibility. Please know that additional fees may apply.

ProctorU is a remote proctoring solution that allows you to take your exam anywhere that has a stable internet connection! Please reference the CPT Exam Course within your Student Portal to gather additional information for scheduling your exam appointment.

At the time of your exam, you are required to show proof of a valid, current government-issued Photo ID and current and valid Cardiopulminary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification*. Both credentials will be verified by the proctor before you are permitted to begin the exam. Please reference the NASM Candidate handbook for additional testing information.

Failure to provide proof of your valid CPR/AED certification at the time of your test will result in a mandatory rescheduling of your exam. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to NASM Member Services department at 1-800-460-6276.

NASM recommends the following organizations: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, St. John Ambulance, Emergency Care & Safety Institute or Emergency Medical Technician.

NASM recognizes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is very limited availability of hands on skills assessments for CPR/AED certifications. NASM will be temporarily waiving the hands on skills assessment requirement and accepting online only CPR/AED courses. This waiver applies to exam candidates and professionals recertifying their credentials.

This waiver will be in effect until the CDC and government recommendations for social distancing have been lifted in the United States. Once the social distancing orders have been lifted, there will be a 60 day window before the hands on requirement will be reinstated.

NASM recommends that anyone who certified or recertified during the Waiver Period obtain the hands-on skills assessment once available to avoid any insurance or liability issues which could arise due to the lack of such training.

Please note: The online course must still include Adult CPR and AED

Below are the standard hardware and system requirements:

1. A functioning web camera and microphone (some web cameras have them built-in)
2. The latest Google Chrome (preferred), Mozilla Firefox, or Safari browsers.
3. The latest version of Adobe Flash Player

NASM recommends testing your equipment prior to your exam appointment. Test out your equipment by clicking on this link.

Access to your online study materials is good for 365 days from date of purchase. Your access will end on the course expiration date. For the CPT exam, the initial enrollment period is 180 days from the date of purchase. Please contact the Member Services team for details on extension options. Please know that additional fees may apply.

If you missed your deadline or failed your initial exam attempt, a retest for the exam can be purchased. Requirements and limitations for retesting are described in the Candidate Handbook. Please contact the Member Services team for additional details regarding pricing and limitations.

An official certificate will be mailed to the mailing address you have listed in your NASM account within 4 – 6 weeks after passing your CPT Exam. A digital copy of your certificate will be made available in the Certificates section of your Student Portal within 1 business day of passing your CPT Exam.