Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) · ADEC CT / FT Certification Exam Handbook and Study Outline, revision 04/2026. The handbook identifies CT as Certified in Thanatology; the workbook's expanded wording describes its subject area rather than a separate examination. No separate effective date is stated.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• ADEC CT / FT Certification Exam Handbook and Study Outline — REV 04/2026
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