An EPC® must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the many aspects of getting older, such as Aging & Health, Social & Psychological, Financial, Communicating & other issues involved in the aging process. 

An individual who has achieved their EPC® Designation has a keen interest and has gained the knowledge contained within the EPC®  Program Curriculum as to how the aging process will affect future Canadian demographics. 

HOW CAN YOU ATTAIN THE EPC® DESIGNATION?

Individuals from all professional disciplines and walks of life can show that they have acquired the required aging knowledge and earn the highly respected EPC® designation by fulfilling any of the following methods and successfully meeting all the requirements. 

These requirements include achieving a 70% passing grade on the 125 question multiple choice EPC® Qualification examination. We allow 3 hours to complete the examination process. Although your initial writing of the EPC® Designation Qualification examination is waived with the cost of tuition, rewrites are $150 + taxes. In addition to fulfilling the previous requirements, the student must successfully answer the criminal, Provincial Regulatory or Association disclosure, and agree to abide by the CIEPS Code of Professional Conduct, as well as maintaining their yearly EPC®  Membership Renewal, and participate in ongoing education in order to keep their EPC® Designation in good standing.

Although the EPC® Designation program is primarily a Distance Learning program as the main option, there are other options that are available for you to achieve the EPC® Designation.

Regardless of the option you choose to receive the EPC® Designation, some of the benefits you will receive are:

a) The monthly “PULSE” EPC® members newsletter delivered to your email.

b) Discounted member only Elder Planning Issues Conference (EPIC) registration fee for our annual conferences.

c) Your information is posted on the EPC® member website for the public to access. 

d) You will have access to the EPC® member’s only site where you can find valuable information that you can use for yourself, your clients and your prospects.

e) Your first year’s EPC® Membership of $150 plus taxes is waived with the registration fee. Your next EPC® Membership is due 1 year from when you receive your EPC® Designation. 

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YOUR 5 OPTIONS FOR ATTAINING THE EPC® DESIGNATION ARE:

Individuals can demonstrate that they have the educational knowledge and skills to become an EPC® in good standing by successfully completing any one of the options listed below:

For a limited time only, we are offering a reduced tuition to help you make your decision easier. Now is the time to enrol!

# 1. Enrol in the Distance Learning method of attaining the EPC®  Designation. VIEW DISTANCE LEARNING INFORMATION – ONLY $1095 $995  + tax. Select Option # 1

# 2. Enrol in one of the EPC®  Live In-Person Exam Preparation Classes as availability permits. VIEW LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE – ONLY $1295 $1095 + tax. Select Option # 2

# 3. Enrol in one of the EPC®  Live Webinar Exam Preparation Classes as availability permits. VIEW LIVE WEBINAR INFORMATION. This option is only available when a live class is in session - ONLY $1295 $1095 + tax. Select Option # 3

# 4. EPC® Designation Qualification Through Another Elder Program - $595 + taxes. Select Option # 4

There are many professional disciplines and designations that could fall into this area and allow you to be exempted from taking either part or all of the full EPC® designation program. 

Provide verification that you have successfully completed a similar training program that covers the equivalent EPC® Designation Program Curriculum.

Please note - If you completed another Elder designation program such as Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA), you are already qualified as meeting the EPC® Designation curriculum so there is no EPC® Designation examination that you need to write. 

A current CPCA wishing to add the highly respected EPC® Designation to their aging expertise would need to submit their information here - ENROL NOW selecting Option # 4. By selecting this option on the registration form you acknowledge that you have completed an equivalent EPC® program curriculum and that you are a member in good standing with that organization.

EPC® Qualification Fee

There is a one-time fee of $595.00 + an administration fee of $50 + taxes. Included in this fee is the most recent 4 module PDF version of the EPC® Desk Reference manuals for you to have so that you can use as a reference on aging issues to assist you while interacting with your older clients and prospects. In addition, you are entitled to the above EPC benefits.

Your 1st years EPC® Membership renewal fee of $150 + taxes is waived with this registration fee. Your next EPC® Membership renewal fee is due 1 year from when your registration is processed and you are notified that you can use the EPC® Designation.

# 5. EPC® Designation Qualification Examination Challenge - $695 + taxes. Select Option # 5

Challenge examination means an exam designed to determine the level of knowledge of the person being tested in the subject area of the EPC® Program Curriculum.

Candidates who feel they have the knowledge and experience equivalent to this content have an opportunity to bypass taking the entire EPC® Designation program and write the final EPC® Designation Qualification exam only.

Candidates can challenge the EPC® Designation Qualification Examination only once. You need to achieve a 70% passing grade to successfully pass the EPC®  Designation Qualification examination.

Candidates who challenge the EPC®  Designation Qualification examination will receive a PDF of all the PowerPoints that are used in a live EPC®  Designation Exam Preparation class to assist them. 

Allowing candidates to challenge exams reflects their current knowledge of the subject matter and cannot be considered “new learning.” Therefore, challenge exams are not eligible for any CE credits. 

EPC® Designation Qualification Examination Challenge Fee

The registration fee for this option is $695.00 + taxes. There is an ongoing EPC®  Membership Renewal fee of $150 yearly plus taxes due one year after you pass the EPC® Designation Challenge examination. Your initial EPC® Membership fee is waived with this registration fee.