APP in Movement Disorders Certification
AMDAPP development of a certification for APPs in movement is a multi-year process. We are partnering with the Professional Testing Corporation to guide and oversee the process.
There are three main phases: Job Task Analysis; Item Writing; and Pilot Testing, Revision, and Validation.
Certification Milestones & Timeline
February, 2023
Certification Board - First Meeting
- Form Steering Committee
- Recruit volunteers for Job Task Force, Independent Reviewers, and Beta Testers
March-July, 2023
Job Task Analysis
- Develop list of skill & knowledge areas
- Independent Reviewers provide feedback on JTA
- Develop survey
- Beta Testers review & provide feedback
August, 2023
PTC Finalizes Survey
September-October, 2023
Community JTA Survey Period
- Distribute JTA Survey to MDS & General Neurology Community
- Receive Completed Surveys
November-December, 2023
PTC Review JTA Survey
- Psychometrician validates competency areas
- Core competency area list is generated for test development
Early 2024
Item/Exam Writing
2024
Pilot Testing and Exam Validation
Late 2024/Early 2025
Launch Certification Exam