ABPANC News to Share October 2008

Celebrate that as of 9/1/08 we have:

CPAN active = 5,263

CAPA active = 3,137

Total = 8,400 (of which 297 are dually certified)

Computerized Testing

• Will launch with April 2009 exams
• Can apply on line
• Instead of only 2 testing days will have 60 days to test!
• During the months of April and November can choose from 2 testing windows lasting 6 weeks Spring (April 6 through May 16) Fall (October 5 through November 14)
• Application for the Spring will open January 26, 2009
• Special test sites will no longer be needed because of the large number of testing sites available
• Prometric is our CBT vendor and candidates will have access to hundreds of testing centers nationwide 5 days a week –some centers are open 6 days a week
• Preliminary scores will be immediately available
• To apply on line must have e-mail address where information can be sent
• Paper and pencil exams will be offered once a year at the National Conference
• Visit www.cpancapa.org for more information

Certification and Recertification Handbooks are on line and are in the process of being revised and updated to reflect the current information about computerized testing.

Fall of 2009 is the target date for Recertification to be offered on line

Change in contact hours is for recertification a person may earn 60 contact hours for writing items vs the current 30 contact hours allowed –Need to increase number of items in the bank due to CBT

Encourage participation in the Advocacy Award

Shining Star Award- challenge component to apply for this award

ABPANC seeking nominations for 5 Board of Director positions for 2009-2011 terms of office. Term of office is 2 years. Postmarked no later than November 30, 2008.