Presented on July 24, 2018

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1 Presented on July 24, 2018 Copyright 2018 NCCAOM. Any use of these materials, including reproduction, modification, distribution or republication without the prior written consent of NCCAOM is strictly prohibited.

2 Jennifer Nemeth, M.Ed. Continuing Education Director NCCAOM School Liaison James McHugh, MSIA Information Systems Director 2

3 Kory Ward-Cook, Ph.D., MT(ASCP), CAE Chief Executive Officer Rachael Tan, Ph.D. Credentialing & Testing Director Psychometrician Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 3

4 Review NCCAOM s Mission, Vision and Strategic Goals Recognize the impact of the 2017 Job Analysis Study on NCCAOM examination development and administration how impacts students Recognize the benefits of becoming a National Board-Certified Acupuncturist Navigate thru the Certification process old & new Summarize the process and impact of the online Exam Results and Certification Verification Request to State Licensure Boards Preview NCCAOM s New Online Services Utilize the New NCCAOM Exam Preparation Center 4

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6 Document eligibility to sit for exams and to become certified Develop and administer exams that measure entry level competencies Provide public protection through: NCCAOM Code of Ethics Adherence monitored by PEDC Recertification maintenance of competencies & professional development Work closely with Regulatory Boards 6

7 1. Distinguish NCCAOM as the expert source for competency and its credentialing as the gold standard for certification of Acupuncturists 2. Advance professional opportunities for NCCAOM National Board-Certified Acupuncturists 7

8 G E T C E R T I F I E D Be Recognized by the public, third party payers, healthcare organizations as NCCAOM National Board-Certified Acupuncturists Be Listed in NCCAOM Find A Practitioner Directory and NCCAOM Registry used by healthcare employers and insurance companies Enjoy greater portability in US for state licensing Be considered to participate in national board exam development activities Receive a complimentary subscription to the Diplomate E-News You Can Use newsletter 8

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10 On-the-job practice Information for stakeholders NCCAOM Job Analysis Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) Exam content Rachael Tan, Ph.D. Credentialing & Testing Director, Psychometrician 10

11 2017 Job Analysis Study Updated Exam Content Outlines New Exam Passing Standards New Exam Questions Temporary Suspension of Adaptive Testing Rachael Tan, Ph.D. Credentialing & Testing Director, Psychometrician 11

12 Question 1 (Medium) Question 2 (Harder) Question 2 (Easier) New Question Difficulty Rachael Tan, Ph.D. Credentialing & Testing Director, Psychometrician 12

13 an, Ph.D. aling & Testing Psychometrician Administration at Pearson VUE test centers A 1-99D 70 70% A P Final Scoring T and Scaling I V E Transform raw scores to scaled scores # Correct answers needed to pass Exam Results Released Candidate data transferred to SMT and then NCCAOM Standard Setting Content decisions on items Poorlyperforming items identified Initial scoring and item analysis Subject matter expert review 13

14 Preliminary results not available at the test center Pre-determined exam windows Longer exams New content outlines will take effect in 2020 Adaptive testing will continue in 2019 Efforts to minimize number of linear testing windows and exam results wait time Rachael Tan, Ph.D. Credentialing & Testing Director, Psychometrician 14

15 WA OR ID MT WY ND SD MN WI MI NY ME VT NH MA RI CA NV* UT CO NE KS IA MO IL IN OH KY WV PA VA NJ DE MD DC CT AZ NM OK AR TN NC SC MS AL GA TX LA AK FL HI States that use NCCAOM Examination(s) States that require NCCAOM Certification States with No Acupuncture Practice Act California Licensing Examination Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 15

16 n = 417 Applications NCCAOM Certification is NOT Required No Acupuncture Practice Act NCCAOM Certification is Required Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 16

17 Choose Certification Program Apply for Chosen Certification Submit Grad. Transcript and CNT certificate Receive ATT Letter Your Name Here Pass all exams required Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 17

18 Choosing NCCAOM certification to apply Oriental Medicine Certification FOM ACPL BIO CH Acupuncture Certification FOM ACPL BIO Chinese Herbology Certification FOM BIO CH Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 18

19 2018 Graduation Spring Summer Fall 2019 Graduation Spring Summer Fall 2020 Graduation Spring Summer Fall Exam Administration Adaptive Suspended Adaptive Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director Adaptive Resumed Linear 19

20 Legal Name and ID Pearson Vue Scheduling Non-Disclosure Agreement zcczc 45 Days Wait Rule TIME MAXIMUM 5 Attempts per Module Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 20

21 Current Application/ Transcript Processing 4 6 weeks Testing Time Final Transcript & CNT Certification Completion 4 6 weeks Mail Processing; Application processing; Transcript verification, scanning, upload; Test approval; ATTL ed Testing within application validity time (4 years) Scores Valid for 8 years New Notifications to candidates; Waiting for Final Transcript and CNT certificate indefinite or never Mail Processing; Transcript & CNT verification, Scanning, upload Test Approval 1 week Transcript, CNT verification, test approval; ATT Letter attached to profiles Testing Time Testing within application validity time (4 years) Scores Valid for 8 years Certification Completion 1 week Certification completed within one week of the last exam result received date WA OR ID NV* UT CA*** AZ AK HI MT WY CO NM ND SD NE KS OK TX MN WI IA IL MO AR MS LA NY MI PA* OH** IN WV VA KY NC TN SC GA AL FL ME NJ** DE MD DC VT* NH MA** RI CT Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 21

22 Keep your contact info up-to-date Monitor your progress to NCCAOM Certification Monitor your exam results Request your verification to state licensing board Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 22

23 NCCAOM Exam Preparation Center Available Now! Olga Cox Communications & Customer Relations Director 23

24 Jennifer Nemeth, M.Ed. Continuing Education Director NCCAOM School Liaison 24

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