CPAN®/CAPA® Certification Candidate Handbook

The CPAN & CAPA Certification Candidate Handbook (valid through Spring 2013) describes all information and policies regarding the CPAN/CAPA examinations and administrations. You must read this Handbook thoroughly and carefully before registering for examinations.

The CPAN & CAPA Certification Candidate Handbook (valid through Spring 2013) and Appendices are available on this website in PDF form. You can now read and/or download specific sections of the Candidate Handbook and Appendices booklet in pdf format.

The latest edition of the ASPAN Standards — Perianesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements 2012-2014 (as listed in Appendix D – Study References, found in the Certification Candidate Handbook and on the ABPANC website) will apply to CPAN and CAPA examinations administered beginning with the Spring 2013 administration.

Important Note: There is a change to Prometrics’ policy on
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Handbook:

* Click here for the Certification Candidate Handbook (valid through Spring 2014) (Please note: Appendices A, B, and C are contained within the Handbook)

The following appendices are able to be downloaded in pdf format