COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Exam Study Guide 2026-2027
COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Exam Study Guide 2026-2027
Comprehensive Review, Practice Questions, and Detailed Answer Explanations Aligned with ACVREP Certification
By Capra Academy · Published July 8, 2026 · 292 pages
About This Book
Prepare for the ACVREP COMS certification exam with a comprehensive study guide covering orientation and mobility fundamentals, sensory systems and spatial orientation, assessment and planning, indoor and outdoor mobility techniques, cane methods, street crossing strategies, and technology for visually impaired individuals. Includes 300 practice questions with detailed answer explanations.
What’s Inside
- 300 Practice Questions
- Detailed Answer Explanations
- O&M Fundamentals
- Cane Techniques
- Street Crossing Strategies
- Test-Taking Strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the COMS exam?
The COMS (Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist) exam is administered by ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals). It certifies professionals who teach travel skills to individuals with visual impairments.
How many questions are on the COMS exam?
The COMS exam contains 140 scored questions with a 4-hour time limit. The exam is computer-based and available at designated testing centers.
How much does the COMS exam cost?
The COMS exam costs approximately $755. ACVREP offers a fee assistance program with full or partial scholarships for qualifying candidates.
What are the eligibility requirements for the COMS?
Candidates must complete an ACVREP-approved Orientation & Mobility educational program and a 350+ hour supervised internship under an experienced COMS. A signed Clinical Competency Evaluation is required.
COMS Resource Hub
Planning Your COMS Preparation
Who this exam information is for
This page is for candidates considering or actively preparing for the COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Use the linked exam resources to understand the credential, organize preparation, and identify the official requirements that must be confirmed before applying.
What to verify before scheduling
- Current eligibility and application documentation
- Current examination blueprint and domain weights
- Fees, testing windows, identification, and accommodation rules
- Question format, time limit, scoring, and score-report process
- Retake, renewal, and continuing-education policies
A practical study strategy
Begin with the current official content outline. Rank every domain by both blueprint weight and personal confidence, then spend the most time where high weight and low confidence overlap. Use practice questions diagnostically: record the tested domain, why the correct answer is best, why each distractor is weaker, and what source resolves any uncertainty.
Strengths and limitations of this study guide
The Capra Academy guide is designed to combine structured review with practice and answer explanations, making it useful for identifying weak areas and rehearsing exam-style decisions. It is a study aid—not the certifying organization’s candidate handbook, not a guarantee of a passing result, and not a substitute for current official eligibility or policy information. Requirements can change, so follow the official sources linked throughout this resource cluster.