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Pre-Approved Items

You do not need to request accommodations for the following pre-approved items. Prometric test center administrators or remote proctors will visually inspect your pre-approved item(s) without directly touching them and without asking you to remove the item, unless otherwise stated below. Please check with your test sponsor as their list may vary.

Standard Items

ItemNote
Arm / Shoulder Sling 
Bandages 
BracesNeck, back, wrist, leg or ankle
Cast/Cervical CollarIncluding slings for broken or sprained arms and other injury-related items that cannot be removed.
Cane 
Court Ordered Ankle Monitor 
Cough DropsMust be unwrapped and not in a bottle or container. Wrappers must not have notes or writing on them.
Crutches 
EarplugsFoam with no string
EpiPen 
Eye Drops 
Eye Patches 
EyeglassesWithout case
FacemaskMedical face mask, surgical mask
Glucose Tablets 
Handled Magnifying GlassNon-electric, no case
Head CoveringsTypical head coverings may include, but are not limited to, hats, turbans, hijabs, scarves and yarmulkes. Head Coverings claimed to be worn for medical reasons are also permitted. Typical medical head coverings may include scarves or ball caps.
Ice Pack 
Insulin Pen 
Lip Balm Chap Stick 
Inhaler 
KirpanKirpans must not exceed 7 inches in total length, including the sheath. If upon inspection, the Kirpan exceeds 7 inches, Prometric retains the discretion to exclude the Kirpan from the testing center. The Kirpan should be tightly secured to the Gatra (cloth strap that keeps the Kirpan tight next to the body and makes the Kirpan difficult to remove). It should be worn on a Gatra (cloth strap) underneath clothing so that it is not readily visible.
Medical Alert Bracelet 
Medical Rubber Gloves 
Non-electrical Heating Pad 
Nitroglycerin Tablets 
Pillow / Lumbar Support 
PillsPills (must be unwrapped and not in a bottle or container). You may bring pills that are still in the packaging if the packaging states they MUST remain in the packaging, such as nitroglycerin pills that cannot be exposed to air. (Packaging will be inspected by Test Center Administrator and a Center Problem Report will be submitted).
Religious garments(e.g., face veil or burka)
Religious objects / jewelry(e.g., Rosary beads, Kabbalah & Kara bracelets)
Service AnimalUnder the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability. Some but not all service animals wear a special vest or collar or are licensed with certifications. When asked if your animal is a service animal and if the answer is yes, our testing sites will proceed with check in.
Stool for Elevating LimbYou may bring a medical foot stool for the purpose of supporting an injured leg or foot.
TissuesTest Center(s) will typically provide tissues. For proctored exams, you are allowed to provide your own tissues.
Walking Boot CastsCrutches, if needed
Walker 
Wheelchair 

Attached Medical Devices

ItemNote
Catheter 
Colostomy Bag 
Heart rate monitor 
Oxygen tankMust be self-contained and silent. If the oxygen makes noise, or if power is required, then an approval is required prior to scheduling
Spinal Cord Stimulator 
TENS Units 
Urine Drainage BagIncluding cleaning supplies
Vocal Cord Machine 

Bluetooth Attached Medical Devices

Only Bluetooth attached medical devices will be permitted in the testing room. Any external remote-control devices such as your cell phone must remain in your locker and silenced during your exam appointment. An accommodation approval is required by your test sponsor if you are medically unable to disable Bluetooth on your cell phone or test without your cell phone.

ItemAdditional Description
Hearing Aid/Cochlear ImplantBluetooth hearing aids can only be paired with one device at a time
Continuous Glucose Monitor - Including testing strips and packaging 
Insulin Pump 

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