Make 2025 the Year to Be a COS-C

Are you a Certified OASIS Specialist? Make 2025 the year you successfully demonstrate your expertise and commitment to OASIS data accuracy by earning the COS-C designation. Passing the exam means more than just bragging rights – here are just a few of the benefits of becoming a Certified OASIS Specialist:

  • Elevate Your Career with COS-C Certification – Achieving the COS-C designation sets you apart in your organization. It showcases your commitment to mastering OASIS guidance and demonstrates your drive to excel.

  • Master OASIS Guidance with the COS-C Exam – The COS-C exam is a nationally recognized benchmark of expertise in OASIS guidance. Earning the COS-C designation enhances your professional credibility.

  • Strengthen Compliance and Quality Initiatives with COS-C – Expertise in OASIS documentation is critical to improving home health compliance, quality measures, and reimbursement. The COS-C credential demonstrates your ability to contribute valuable insights to these essential discussions.

  • Stay Current in an Evolving OASIS Landscape – By earning and maintaining your COS-C certification, you establish a robust knowledge base and a systematic approach to keeping up with OASIS updates and changes.

  • Celebrate Your Achievement and Showcase Your Expertise – Passing the COS-C exam gives you prestigious credentials to add after your name. After passing the exam you will also receive a certificate to display with pride—proving your dedication to OASIS accuracy and your professional growth.

How to Prepare for the COS-C Exam

Preparing for the COS-C exam can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can set yourself up for success. Here are four ways to help you get ready.

  1. Register for a Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy Workshop held at locations around the country.

  2. Take the COS-C Exam Cram – a recorded, two-part webinar with interactive test questions and organized to mimic the breakdown of the COS-C Exam.

  3. Get the Instant OASIS Answers Book: A user-friendly reference featuring official CMS guidance, item-use icons, and color-coded sections, perfect for the open-book COS-C exam.

  4. Review our FREE COS-C Exam Prep Guide.

Choose an Exam Format

The COS-C exam is available in two formats: Paper & Pencil and Computer-Based Testing. Both versions cover the same content and format, allowing you to choose the option that fits your schedule and preferences.

  • Paper & Pencil Exam: Register for a paper-based exam at one of our Blueprint workshops held nationwide, offering you in-person guidance and preparation.

  • Computer-Based Testing: If you can’t attend an in-person session, you can opt for computer-based testing at a nearby location, providing a flexible alternative.

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