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The NAECB Self Assessment Exam (SAE) is a 75-item multiple-choice online assessment tool developed to be parallel in content and difficulty to the actual asthma educator certification examination. Items are based on the four major content areas and detailed content outline that details the knowledge, skills, and ability consistently used to provide asthma education.

Each item includes rationale statements for both correct and incorrect answers. References are provided for each correct answer.

The SAE should be regarded as an assessment tool used to evaluate a candidate's strengths and weaknesses, rather than a study guide for the examination. A passing score on the SAE does not, in any way, guarantee a passing score on the NAECB examination.

Utilization of this SAE tool is not a requirement for eligibility or for success in passing the certification examination.

Both certified practitioners and others involved in asthma education can use the SAE to see if they are remaining current with the profession. It may also be used to improve knowledge and understanding of strategies used in asthma education. The SAE provides experience in computer-based testing, as well as the NAECB-type items.

The cost is $65.00 and will be available online to you for a period of 90 days from the date the order is placed.

To get more information and order the SAE go to: http://store.lxr.com/dept.aspx?id=64 or click on the link under the "Get Certified" section on the home page.