Certification

The Process at a Glance
START
Request missing
documentation or fee
from applicant
Receive missing
documentation or fee from
applicant
No
Application materials
received by national office
Are minimum
requirements met
and fee included?
Yes
Mail Certification Packet
to Applicant
Applicant chooses to retake exam
Notify applicant
of options
No
Did applicant score 80%
on literature review?
Receive 4 sets of
completed certification
materials
Yes
Send sets of
materials to Certification
Review Board
Receive scores from
Certification Review
Board
Notify applicant of
unsuccessful
attempt
No
Did applicant score 80%
on all materials?
Yes
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Notify applicant of
successful certification