Overview
The validity and relevance of test "items" (a.k.a. questions) on the certification examination is of tremendous importance to the certification process. These help determine the success of the examination in measuring each applicant's knowledge in the field of Industrial Hygiene. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene was organized to improve the practice and educational standards of the profession of industrial hygiene. The ABIH depends on well-written test items by practitioners of the field to help accomplish this goal.
Those interested should contact Ron Drafta, CIH,CSP, ABIH Certification Program Manager at rdrafta@abih.org or 517-321-2638 Ext 11.
Item Writing Workshop
ABIH will be hosting a 3 day item writing workshop on May 16-18, 2008 in Chicago. Workshop attendees will be trained in item development and coached in writing consistent and high quality items for the CIH exam. Candidates must be ABIH certified as a CIH. Please note that volunteers who are involved in exam development must agree not to recertify by exam and not to teach certification preparation courses for a period of five years afterwards.
Attendees will be expected to write 30 examination questions combined both at the workshop and over the following three months.
Attendance during the entire 3 day workshop is mandatory and CM points will be awarded for those who participate in the entire session.
ABIH will cover your cost to attend the workshop, including transportation, lodging and meals.
If you are interested in participating in the item writing workshop download, print, complete and send the application to ABIH by March 31, 2008.
