IN THE NEWS

The following changes are effective January 1, 2006. The page numbers correspond to the pages and sections in the candidate handbook which can be downloaded from the website. Changes are noted with an asterik (*) before and after the policy change.

Page 1 Eligibility Requirements

Physician (MD, DO)
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Nurse (RN, LPN, NP)
Respiratory Therapist (RRT, CRT)
Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT, RPFT)
Pharmacist (RPh)
Social Worker (CSW)
Health Educator (CHES)
*Occupational Therapist (OT)*
*Physical Therapist (PT)*



Page 14 If You Do Not Pass The Examination

If you do not pass the examination, you may reschedule a reexamination appointment within on year of your application date by contacting AMP at www.goamp.com or 1-888-519-9901. Repeat candidate fees apply ($150.00) for each time the examination is repeated. *There is a waiting period of ninety (90) days between examination attempts with a maximum of three (3) attempts in a one (1) year period. In the case of extenuating circumstances, candidates may petition the NAECB.* If the time has exceeded one year since the date of your application to NAECB, you will need to apply to the NAECB again for permission to take the NAECB examination with all the associated fees ($275.00).



Page 14 Renewal of Certification

Attaining certification is an indication of mastery of a well-defined body of knowledge at a point in time. Periodic renewal of the certification is required to maintain certified status. Initial certification or renewal of certification is valid for *seven years.* Certificants may renew their certification by re-examination only *up to one year prior to the expiration of initial certification.* The recertification fee is $275.

If you have any questions regarding these changes and how they affect your status as a candidate or certificant, please contact Lisa Overman, Administrative Director, at LOverman@naecb.org or 202-785-3355 ext. 240.