Regulatory Compliance Certification (RCC)

Validate your Knowledge. Boost your Impact.

The Regulatory Compliance Certification (RCC) validates your EU MDR or IVDR knowledge and elevates your credibility in an environment where Europe’s regulatory expectations continue to shift. With recent updates to these regulations, organizations need professionals who can interpret and apply these changes with clarity and confidence.

Earning the RCC shows that you not only understand the latest regulatory developments, but can use them to strengthen compliance, support product availability, and reduce organizational risk. It signals to employers, colleagues, and global stakeholders that you are equipped to lead regulatory decisions in a transformed EU market.

There are two RCC designations: one for medical devices (RCC-MDR) and another for in vitro diagnostics (RCC-IVDR). Candidates may take one or both exams. All candidates who pass will be recognized by the RCC program and earn the right to put RCC-MDR or RCC-IVDR after their names.

Review the following Candidate Guides for more information:

Download RCC-IVDR Candidate Guide

Download RCC-MDR Candidate Guide

Is the RCC right for you?

The RCC is for mid-career professionals who are PRRCs, specialize in EU compliance or in other roles that require deep knowledge of these EU regulations.

A combination of the following educational and professional experience is required to apply for an RCC exam. Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

RCC-MDR exam eligibility requirements

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate Degree in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, or relative sciences + one year of regulatory-related* experience with medical devices

Four years of regulatory-related* experience with medical devices.

RCC-IVDR exam eligibility requirements

One of the following educational and professional experience requirement combinations is required to apply:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree in medicine, pharmacy, engineering or relative sciences and one year of regulatory-related experience* with in vitro diagnostics

Four years of regulatory-related* experience with in vitro diagnostics

* Regulatory-related experience may include quality assurance, quality control, clinical research related to the approval of health products, or health product project management.

Important Dates and Fees

RCC exams are offered during specific testing windows each year. Review the current schedule and choose the exam that is best for you. Please note that transfer fees apply after the transfer deadline.

Exam Window	Application Deadline	Exam Window Open Date	Exam Window Close Date	Transfer Deadline (without fee)
Spring 2026	Thu, 12 February	Mon, 23 March	Fri, 24 April	Thu, 12 February
Autumn 2026	Thu, 24 September	Mon, 2 November	Fri, 4 December	Thu, 24 September

Exam Fees

2026 Pricing	Exam Fee for RAPS Member	$285
	Exam Fee for Non-Member	$385
	Transfer Fee after Transfer Deadline	$250
	Withdrawal Fee	$100

Save money by becoming a RAPS member. You must be a current member or have received a RAPS membership confirmation prior to submitting your RCC application to be eligible for the member rate. As a member, you also gain access to the member-only Credentialing Community.

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Apply for the Exam

Ready to apply for your exam? Follow these instructions:

Provide the name that exactly matches what is on your government-issued ID. You will not be allowed to test if the name on your application does not match your ID.
Use an email with long-term access. Personal emails are often more effective than work emails. All communications about the exam, including scheduling and results, are electronic.
Read and agree to abide by the RAPS Code of Ethics.
A “thank you” email signifies application receipt. The RAPS Program Office will contact you for more information only if necessary.

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How to Prepare

The RCC exams are challenging, and a thoughtful study plan is key to success. Your preparation should reflect your knowledge, learning style, and familiarity with the regulations.

Start with your Knowledge Gaps

Download the complimentary study checklist to identify your strengths and to pinpoint areas needing more review.

Build a Custom Study Plan

There is no single approach that guarantees success. Create a plan that will keep you consistent and focused throughout your preparation. Review the RCC reference lists to close gaps and supplement your knowledge.

RCC-MDR and IVDR Reference

Key exam facts:

RCC exams are updated annually
Exams consist of 120 questions
There are two question formats: recall and application
Candidates have two and a half hours to complete their exam

Schedule and Take Exam

Schedule Your Exam

After your application is approved, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) email from our testing partner, Pearson VUE. Please monitor your inbox and spam folder for this notification. Follow the instructions in that email to schedule the date of your exam and to select either an in-person test center or online remote-proctored option.

Add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe email list immediately to ensure you receive your scheduling link.
Act fast: To maximize date, time, and location options, schedule your exam as soon as you receive the ATT email. Pearson VUE does not guarantee seat availability at their in-person testing centers.
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Prepare for Exam Day

Follow all instructions from Pearson VUE to ensure a smooth experience. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring your ID exactly matches the name on your application and verifying your computer meets all system requirements if testing online. For additional details, please refer to the Candidate Guide.

Transfer or Withdraw Exam

Transfer

A request to transfer to a future testing window may be made by contacting RAPS no later than the final day of the testing window. If you have already scheduled an exam, you must also log in to the Pearson VUE portal to cancel it. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for in-person exams.

Transfer Limits: Only two transfers are permitted per exam purchase. (e.g., Spring to Summer is one transfer; Spring to Autumn is two).
Fees: Transfers made after the application deadline will incur a transfer fee.
Deadlines: Transfers will not be permitted after the final day of the testing window. After two transfers, you will be required to re-apply and pay the full application fee.
Emergencies: For transfers due to an emergency, consult the Emergency Situations section of the Candidate Guide.

Withdraw Exam

Requests to withdraw your exam application must be made before the application deadline and prior to any transfers. Requests made after the application deadline will be declined. Refunds are not available following a transfer. There is an administrative fee for all withdrawn applications.

To withdraw your application, complete the following steps:

Email the RAPS Program Office before the application deadline (prior to any transfers)
Login to the Pearson Vue portal to cancel any existing exam appointments.

Exam Scoring & Results

RCC exams are not scored immediately. After each testing window closes, exam data undergoes rigorous statistical review by a statistician and the exam committees to ensure the quality and fairness of the results.

Timeline: You will receive an email with your results-typically within 12 weeks of the end of the testing window.
Privacy: Results are only shared via email and only with you.

Display your RAC Badge

When you pass the exam, you will receive an email from Badgecert with instructions on how to display your official digital badge.

Use: Add the badge to your professional profiles to show your achievement.
Verification: The badge provides real-time verification so employers and colleagues can see your credential.
Designations: Holders may use “RCC-MDR” or “RCC-IVDR” after their names.
Maintenance: Designations cannot be used by individuals who fail to recertify.