Persons who hold the designation of Board-Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS®) are integrated disability management experts, with an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements as well as what it takes to get people back to work, to their families and to active participation in the community that meet eligibility requirements, show a commitment to current evidence-based professional practice and an ethical code of conduct. It is achieved by satisfying employment requirements, achieving a passing score on the CDMS examination and by meeting specific licensure/certification and/or education requirements. To retain the CDMS credential, certificants are required to renew their certification every 5 years, including completion of 80 hours of continuing education.