Certification
Examination
for
Health Unit Coordinators
CANDIDATE HANDBOOK 2008
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Certification Exam Score Reports
Periodically during 2008, NAHUC will not provide immediate pass/fail examination results as AMP will be conducting quality assurance (QA) evaluations to ensure the examination results provided are valid. During these times, candidates will receive a provisional score report and the pass/fail score reports will be mailed 8-12 weeks later after the QA assessment is completed.
Quick Reference
Call or E-mail NAHUC to request information concerning the NAHUC Certification Examination
NAHUC Certification Board
1947 Madron Rd
Rockford, IL 61107-1716
888-22-NAHUC or 815-633-4351
Call or E-mail AMP to make a reservation for the NAHUC Certification Examination
Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP)
18000 W 105th St
Olathe KS 66214
(888) 519-9901
Web site: www.goAMP.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Central Time)
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
Certification & Recertification Fact Sheet
NAHUC ·1947 Madron Road · Rockford, IL 61107 · 888-22-NAHUC or 815-633-4351 · www.nahuc.org
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What are the requirements for maintenance and renewal? Certification is granted for three years. Since 1995, recertification has been mandatory on a three-year cycle. To maintain certification status, each CHUC must recertify during the third year following initial certification and every three years thereafter. A reminder notice is sent prior to expiration; however, it is each member’s responsibility to accumulate the necessary credits prior to his/her expiration.
Recertification will be awarded in the following manner:
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CONTACT HOURS
Earn 36 NAHUC contact hours during the 3-year period and apply for
recertification
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EXAM
Retake and pass the certification examination
What is the purpose of certification? Certification as a health unit coordinator by the NAHUC Certification Board provides proof to your employer, other health care professionals, the public, and your peers that you have demonstrated the basic knowledge and skills in areas of health unit coordinating. Certification can be a source of recognition nationwide, an aid for career advancement, and a condition of employment.
What are the eligibility requirements? Anyone who is currently a health unit coordinator or has completed training to become a health unit coordinator or anyone who is involved with unit coordinator activities may test for certification. A high school diploma or GED is required. Candidates for certification need not be members of NAHUC, but we strongly encourage all health unit coordinators to join NAHUC so that they may participate and receive the benefits of their professional association. You may request a membership application from the NAHUC office.
How do I register for the national certification exam? The first step is to obtain a candidate handbook by visiting the web site at www.nahuc.org or contacting the NAHUC national office toll free at 888-22-NAHUC. The candidate handbook contains vital information and should be kept for reference until after you receive your certification. |
How is the examination developed? The examination is prepared, administered, and graded by a testing agency, Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP). Health unit coordinator practitioners, supervisors, and educators write the exam questions. The Examination Review Committee of the NAHUC Certification Board (a representative group of practitioners, an educator, and a supervisor) reviews all test questions before they are used on examinations. This committee helps to provide the job related perspective that underlies valid examinations.
How do I prepare for the certification exam? An outline of the material to be tested, a list of study materials, and sample test questions are included in the candidate handbook. The exam questions are based on the certification exam content outline created from the national job task analysis. The content outline is also posted on the web site, www.nahuc.org.
When and where is the examination held? AMP offers year-round electronic testing in most states. Check the list of exam sites for the location most convenient for you. You can call AMP at 888-519-9901 or www.goamp.com for locations.
How is the exam scored? All tests are reported as “scaled scores” to insure that all candidates have the same advantage regardless of which test they take. The questions are multiple choice and are adjusted for minor differences in difficulty
How soon will I get the results of the exam? One of the advantages of electronic testing is that candidates receive their scores immediately at the test site. Periodically during 2008, NAHUC will not provide immediate pass/fail examination results as AMP will be conducting quality assurance (QA) evaluations to ensure the examination results provided are valid. During these times, candidates will receive a provisional score report and the pass/fail score reports will be mailed 8-12 weeks later after the QA assessment is completed.
When will I receive my certificate? You will receive your certificate approximately 6 weeks after you have passed the exam.
How may I obtain the certification pin and/or patch? Send your name, address, certification number, and year certified with the fee indicated on the order form to NAHUC.
How do I obtain the handbook? A certification exam handbook is posted on the web site, www.nahuc.org or you may complete the form below, and return to: NAHUC Certification Board at address below.
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Name__________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City, State, Zip___________________________________ |
Ph/fax/E-mail______________________________________ � Please send me the NAHUC Certification Handbook. � I’d also like NAHUC Membership Information. � Please send order forms for certification pins & patches. |
NAHUC ·1947 Madron Road · Rockford, IL 61107 · 888-22-NAHUC or 815-633-4351 · Fax: 815-633-4438
Revised: 1/17/2008