Part 3: Assessment of Knowledge, Judgment, and Skills
Last verified on May 16, 2023
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Part 3 requires passing an Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) performance evaluation or a Continuing Certification Exam for each maintained certificate every five years. Each maintained certificate has a certification evaluation date at the end of a five-year cycle. An OLA performance evaluation meeting or exceeding the standard in year five or a Continuing Certification Exam with a passing result in year four or five is required to continue maintenance and start the next five-year cycle.
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Overview of the OLA Process
Within OLA, diplomates are provided two question opportunities each week. Question opportunities are available for four weeks to allow maximum diplomate flexibility. After opening a question, diplomates are allowed a limited amount of time to answer the question and they learn immediately whether they answered correctly. In addition, they receive a brief rationale for the correct answer, as well as a reference. OLA is designed to have minimal impact on a diplomate’s workday and requires no time away from work or travel expense. The potential for retesting areas of weakness provides a further opportunity for diplomates’ self-assessment of their professional growth.For more information, please see OLA FAQs.