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Pilot Test at Statistics Canada: International Underlying Cause of Death Classification Exam

This pilot test conducted at Statistics Canada examined the administration process and results of the International Underlying Cause of Death Classification Exam. The candidates, problems, and suggestions were also discussed.

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Pilot Test at Statistics Canada: International Underlying Cause of Death Classification Exam

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  1. WHO-FIC - IFHRO Joint Collaboration (JC) International Underlying Cause of Death Classification Exam A pilot test at Statistics Canada May 9, 2007 Patricia Wood

  2. A Pilot Test at Statistics Canada • The process • Results • The candidates • Problems and suggestions

  3. A Pilot Test at Statistics CanadaThe Process • Sought Statistics Canada support of administration of pilot test of International Underlying Cause of Death Classification Exam • Invited two Statistics Canada underlying cause of death coders to challenge the exam • Reviewed exam questions and answer key, discussing them with Cassia and Joon for clarification

  4. A Pilot Test at Statistics CanadaThe Process - continued • Had the two Statistics Canada candidates complete the self-assessment tool and submitted the completed documents to JC • Held a brief (one day) refresher workshop on ICD-10 rules for selecting underlying cause of death • Printed the exam and booked a room

  5. A Pilot Test at Statistics Canada The Process - continued • Administration of the exam • Wednesday, April 4 0800 – 1400 hours • One hour break for lunch • Thursday, April 5 0800 – 0900 hours

  6. A Pilot Test at Statistics Canada Results • Both Statistics Canada candidates were successful • 93% for one of them • 96% for the other

  7. A Pilot Test at Statistics Canada The Candidates • Both Statistics Canada candidates: • Trained on-the-job, using NCHS underlying cause of death classification training materials • Have approximately 2 years of underlying cause of death classification experience • Are also trained and experienced multiple causes (ACME) coders

  8. A Pilot Test at Statistics Canada Problems and Suggestions • Minor editorial problems (corrected) • Multiple cause codes included for Question 15 • Duration missing from line c) for Question 57 (making it unlikely that the candidates would apply Rule F!!! • Questions with more than one answer for rules used to arrive at underlying cause • Questions with definite answers are required • Difficulty in determining the marking scheme • Countless emails between me, Cassia and Joon • Eventually determined a manageable marking scheme

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