ACRP-MDP
ACRP-MDP® (ACRP Medical Device Professional)
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The ACRP-MDP® (ACRP Medical Device Professional) is a specialty credential from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals that formally recognizes clinical research professionals with specialized knowledge in medical device clinical trials. It is aimed at practitioners who already hold an ACRP certification - CCRC®, CPI®, ACRP-CP®, or CCRA® - and want to demonstrate device-specific competence on top of their core credential. The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions that must be answered within 90 minutes, and it is referenced to the ICH Guidelines and to ISO 14155:2026. Content is organized around core knowledge areas described in the ACRP-MDP Exam Content Outline, which candidates should read first to identify where to focus study time. ACRP also offers an ACRP-MDP Practice Exam with 50 multiple-choice questions and answers aligned to the Exam Content Outline and to ICH E6(R3). Note that beginning July 15, 2026, ICH E6(R3) replaces E6(R2) across all ACRP examinations, so candidates should confirm which guideline version applies to their testing window. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACRP.
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Am I eligible to sit for the ACRP-MDP exam?
You must currently hold one of four ACRP certifications: CCRC®, CPI®, ACRP-CP®, or CCRA®. The specialty is not open to candidates without an existing ACRP credential, so plan your primary certification first and then add the device specialty.
What is the exam format and how long do I have?
The exam is 60 multiple choice questions to be answered within 90 minutes. That averages roughly 90 seconds per item, so pacing matters - flag long calculation or scenario items and return to them rather than losing time early.
What does the exam cost and when can I test?
ACRP lists exam fees of $250 for members and $300 for nonmembers. Spring testing runs February 15 – May 15 with registration October 20 – April 30; fall testing runs July 15 – October 15 with registration May 20 – September 30. Confirm current dates before scheduling.
Is the exam hard, and what trips candidates up?
It is a specialty exam, so it assumes fluency in general GCP already. Common failure modes are studying device regulations without revisiting the ICH and ISO 14155 references ACRP names, and skimming the Exam Content Outline instead of using it to target weak knowledge areas.
Which references should I study from?
ACRP states the exam is referenced to the ICH Guidelines and ISO 14155:2026, and lists ICH E6, E2A, E8(R1), E9 and E9(R1), E11(R1), the Declaration of Helsinki, and ISO 14155:2026 as the only supporting references. Build your study plan around those documents.
What changes with ICH E6(R3)?
Beginning July 15, 2026, the ICH E6(R3) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice replaces E6(R2) across all ACRP examinations. If your testing date falls after that transition, study R3. ACRP's practice exam questions are already described as aligned to ICH E6(R3).
How should I sequence my preparation?
Start with the Exam Content Outline to map your gaps, then read the named ICH and ISO references, then take the 50-question ACRP-MDP Practice Exam under timed conditions. Review every missed item against the source document rather than memorizing the answer choice.
When do I get my results?
ACRP states results are shared immediately at the conclusion of the exam, and PSI sends a full score report by email within 48 hours. Your ACRP account also reflects your results within 48 hours. There is no published passing score on the source page.
What happens if I fail, and how do I keep the credential?
ACRP directs unsuccessful candidates to their examination results email or the ACRP Certification Handbook for next steps; retake specifics are not published on the program page. To maintain the specialty, certificants must complete the maintenance requirements for their underlying CCRC®, CCRA®, CPI®, or ACRP-CP® certification - no additional requirements.