Table of Contents
- 1. History and Variables Concerning Standards
- 2. Structure of Standards
- I. Governance and Structure
- II. Linkage with Job Requirement
- III. Assessment System Design
- IV. Structure
- V. Candidate Information
- VI. Candidate Processing
- VII. Test Development
- VIII. Test Administration
- IX. Test Security
- X. Scoring and Score
- XI. Appeals
- XII. Continual Maintenance
- XIII. Program Evaluation
Candidate Information
The ACRB has created and provides literature to candidates and applicants in written form and posted on a website pertaining course accredited programs, content areas and associated literature, levels of ACRB certification along with requirements to maintain active status, study guides and materials needed for testing, standard, policies, procedures and bylaws pertaining to the Board and College.
See Exhibit 0.0002 (Candidate Information Letters)
Course Studies
The individual post‑doctoral divisions also have the above mentioned data along with the operating definitions and references. The ACRB has determined that the post‑doctoral divisions or departments can provide literature on all module levels, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Module level
Topic title
Fees
ACRB and ACCRS mission statement, vision statement and function
Eligibility for registered ACRB levels and diplomate status
Application
See Exhibit 0.0003 (Delphi Topics)
Testing
The ACRB has created standardized testing format and guide literature and applications for testing requirements for all ACRB testing levels.
The testing guide will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Testing content
Testing format
Pass or fall standards
Information about item creation, item selection and sample question
The application will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
How to register for tests
Identification to be required
What to bring to the tests
See Exhibit 0.0004 (1st page of every written test)
Program Information
The ACCRS will post on the acrb.org website information regarding current rehabilitation certifications programs in the chiropractic professional along with contact information per program. Written requests regarding this information can be from the program administrator.
See exhibit for example letter. 0.0005 (Rehabilitation Programs i.e. ACES, CRA, LACC, NW and Palmer)
Written Requirement
The ACRB will have scribed on all applications the written requirement. The applicants must have an article “accepted for publication without revision” in a peer reviewed journal prior to or at least 18 months post successful completion of the non-written oral examination to receive diplomate status. For applicants that cannot provide the Board proper documentation from a peer reviewed publisher of submission of an article within the 18 month deadline will be required to re-take the non-written oral practical at full exam fee. Posted on the website are case study publication, research and writing guides along with samples of peer reviewed case studies.
See exhibit 0.0006 (Case Study Guidelines)
Non‑Written Oral Practical Exam Information
The ACRB creates and maintains the non‑written oral practical examinations.
See exhibit for description 0.0007 (Non written format)
Retakes
The ACRB has developed the standard of retaking an exam at any level. If any candidate is unsuccessful, the candidate may sit the unsuccessful test two (2) other times. If the candidate is unsuccessful on the third attempt for specific level exam or non-written oral practical a review of the topics that do not meet minimum competency must be obtained from the Board before sitting that level exam or non-written oral practical again. If the applicant is still unsuccessful a request to the Board maybe made to review the topic testing personally. Retakes of exams will charged at the same fee as the initial exam fees.