What happens if you fail the test 3 times?

• A. You must retake the exam next year
• B. You are disqualified from practicing
• C. You will have to take a board approved refresher course
• D. You must pass a written essay

Answer: (C)

Remediation after failing the licensure exam multiple times. When a board limits exam attempts, the goal is to ensure you’ve actually mastered the material before practicing. After three failed attempts, the common and recognized next step is a board-approved refresher course. This course targets the knowledge gaps that showed up on the exam, updates you on any changes in standards or guidelines, and helps demonstrate you’re ready to retake with a solid foundation. It’s the standard remedy that boards use to verify competence before allowing another attempt. Other options—such as automatic disqualification or needing to write a separate essay—aren’t typical requirements, and simply retrying without remediation wouldn’t address the underlying gaps.