Evaluation Process

International Certification Accreditation Council

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ICAC:

International Certification Accreditation Council

Evaluation Process Guidelines:

The accreditation evaluation team (ARC) will judge the certification program on the basis of a review of application materials and an on-site evaluation.

The evaluation team will conduct the on-site review based on the published list of Key Performance Indicators. If the results are favorable, the evaluation team will recommend to the ARC the accreditation of the particular program. Minor discrepancies observed by the evaluation team may be corrected by the association and corroborated by documentation to this effect prior to the ARC vote.

The evaluation team has the obligation and the responsibility to determine the seriousness of a discrepancy. Discrepancies determined as severe or major will constitute sufficient justification to recommend a program not be accredited.

Key Performance Indicators:

Is there an appeal process? If so, what is it? Is there a grievance process? If so, what is it? Provide examples and/or documentation
Can individuals contribute to or comment on the certification process? How? Provide examples
In what format and manner does the association keep secure and reportable records?
Can certification be verified? By whom and how?
Outline of test development process:
How are questions developed and what is the process for accuracy and appropriateness?
What is the size of the question database?
How are tests generated (randomly, standard form, multiple forms, etc)?
What frequency are they updated?
List test development personnel
Where are the tests given?
How often are the tests given?
Where and how are the tests graded?
Is there a vehicle for question feedback?

Accreditation Process