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Introduction

Introduction. Presented by: Kathleen Moseley RN, MS, AE-C Nurse Manager , American Lung Association in New Mexico. The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. . Education, Advocacy, and Research www.lungnewmexico.org.

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  1. Introduction • Presented by: Kathleen Moseley RN, MS, AE-C • Nurse Manager , American Lung Association in New Mexico

  2. The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. • Education, Advocacy, and Research • www.lungnewmexico.org

  3. National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) mission: To promote optimal asthma management and quality of life among individuals with asthma, their families and communities, by advancing excellence in asthma education through the Certified Asthma Educator process. Asthma Educator Definition: An asthma educator is an expert in teaching, education, and counseling individuals with asthma and their families in the knowledge and skills necessary to minimize the impact of asthma on their quality of life. NAECB Candidate Handbook, 2009, p. 1

  4. This session will • Provide an overview of the course • Objectives • Course outline and schedule • Review contents of binder • Introduce key points regarding the Certification Exam and alignment with course content • Housekeeping announcements, location of restrooms, exhibits first break today will be 9:45, and lunch and networking at 12 Noon, dismissing at 5 PM. Please make sure you have signed in if you have not done so, do the pre-test and fill in evaluation as you go

  5. Course Objectives • To prepare participants to provide NHLBI and NAEPP guideline directed asthma care to patients, families and health care providers across all settings • To help prepare participants to pass the Asthma Educator Certification Exam(AE-C) • To identify the various roles of the asthma educator • Network with healthcare providers/educators and organizations surrounding asthma care and asthma care policies

  6. Topics and Concepts of AEI

  7. Materials National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) candidate handbook www.naecb.org National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Guidelines summary http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/ Quick reference guide Asthma Statistics Powerpoints by topic and schedule and references at end of each for further study

  8. Key Words Throughout the presentation, you will see words in BOLD. These words are defined on the Key Word Worksheet.

  9. What is a Certified Asthma Educator? AE-C certification is the official designation of a certified asthma educator who has the necessary knowledge and skills to counsel patients in asthma management and has successfully passed the NAECB exam.

  10. What is the NACEB Exam? The NAECB exam is a voluntary testing program, used to assess qualified health professionals’ knowledge in asthma education

  11. Who is Eligible? Licensed or credentialed health care professionals OR Individuals providing asthma education, counseling or coordination services with a minimum of 1,000 hours experience in these activities.

  12. Healthcare professionals & NAECB exam • Physicians (MD, DO) • Physician Assistants (PA-C) • Nurse Practitioners (NP) • Nurses (RN, LPN) • Respiratory Therapists (RRT, CRT) • Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT, RPFT) • Pharmacists (RPh, PharmD) • Social Workers (CSW) • Health Educators (CHES) • Physical Therapists (PT) • Occupational Therapists (OT)

  13. NAECB Examination Delivered via computer at 110+ Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) Assessment Centers throughout the United States (often located at H&R Block). How To Register • Online at www.naecb.org • Submit application to NAECB Examination, Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., 8310 Nieman Road, Lenexa, KS 66214-1579 • Call the Candidate Services Department at (888) 519-9901

  14. NAECB Examination Fees: (as of 4/27/09) • The NAECB examination costs $295. • If you need to repeat the examination, it will cost an additional $195. • Re-certification by examination is required every seven years and costs $245. • You are now able to recertify for 5 years with continuing education within 12 months of expiration date. Cost is $245

  15. Current Testing Sites in [State] • Albuquerque (San Mateo), New Mexico (beginning Sept 9, 2013) H & R Block Office 2145 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 • Albuquerque, New Mexico H&R Block Office 10131 Coors Road Suite C7 Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87114 • For additional information, contact Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., at www.goAMP.com.

  16. Scholarship The Linda B. Ford, MD Scholarship is a partial award ($200) given yearly to assist individuals (2) to pay for the examination fees.  The scholarship application is available in early spring each year on the NAECB website at www.naecb.org.

  17. NAECB Exam (as of 4/27/09) National Pass Rate:68.1% Number of Certificants:2558 in 2006, updated in 2013 to 4030! # of AE-C in New Mexico –about 50,

  18. If you do not pass the examination • You may reschedule a re-examination appointment within one year of your application date by contacting AMP at www.goamp.com or 1-888-519-9901. • Repeat candidate fees apply each time the examination is repeated. • There is a waiting period of 90 days between examination attempts, with a maximum of 3 attempts permitted in a 1-year period. • In the case of extenuating circumstances, candidates may petition the NAECB.

  19. If you do not pass the examination • You may reschedule a re-examination appointment within one year of your application date by contacting AMP at www.goamp.com or 1-888-519-9901. • Repeat candidate fees apply each time the examination is repeated. • There is a waiting period of 90 days between examination attempts, with a maximum of 3 attempts permitted in a 1-year period. • In the case of extenuating circumstances, candidates may petition the NAECB.

  20. NAECB Examination Each test item on the examination is categorized by a cognitive level that a candidate would likely use to respond. These categories are:

  21. Anatomy of an Exam Item • Every exam item (175) is matched to a specific item on the content matrix. • Every item undergoes pre-testing and its performance reviewed before it becomes active (25 pre-test items – not identified and do not effect score).

  22. NAECB Exam Categories Major Category % of Test Questions I. Asthma Condition 20% II. Patient & Family Assessment 26% III. Asthma Management 43% IV. Organizational Issues 11% (Derived from the Asthma Educator Job Tasks Survey)

  23. NAECB Exam Categories

  24. References NIH. NAEPP Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, October 2007. National Asthma Educator Certification Board Candidate Handbook, www.naecb.org

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