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The Rigors of Exam Development. Phil Dickison. Levels of Regulation. I - Designation II - Registration III - Certification IV – Licensure
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The Rigors of Exam Development Phil Dickison
Levels of Regulation • I - Designation • II - Registration • III - Certification • IV – Licensure • “APRNs will be licensed independent practitioners who are expected to practice within standards established or recognized by a licensing body.” The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation; Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education, July 7,2008
Steps in developing a defensible credentialing exam • 1. Job Analysis/Role Delineation/Test Blueprint • 2. Item Writing • 3. Item Review • 4. Test Development • 5. Standard Setting • 6. Statistical Analysis, Scoring, Equating, and Scaling
What certification looks like for APRNs under Consensus Exam is psychometrically sound and legally defensible Exam/program is accredited Passing standards are established and regularly reevaluated Testing practices are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act A retake policy is established Exam security is maintained Exam is reviewed and accepted by a regulatory authority