The Examination

The subject content of the CLS examination reflects the knowledge, skills, and attitudes deemed essential for the competent practice of lipidology. The examination has been constructed at the upper level of difficulty and consists of approximately 200 multiple-choice questions. You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.

The content focuses on the approved Core Curriculum in Clinical Lipidology:

• The metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins and the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis
• The genetics, diagnosis, and management of dyslipidemias and the metabolic syndrome
• CV risk assessment
• Pharmacology, safety and efficacy of lipid-altering drugs
• The fundamentals of non-pharmacologic therapy, including nutrition, exercise, and behavior and compliance