AMCB Committees
Examination Committee
A. This committee will work closely with the Test Consultant(s) and meet as needed to review new examination questions submitted by the External Item Writing Sub-Committee. This process will be based upon the “Examination Construction Procedures and Guidelines” document.
B. The committee will annually review examination specifications and content outline and make recommendations to the Board of Directors if a new Task Analysis is indicated.
C. A statistical report of item and test performance and the candidate critiques shall be reviewed by committee members in consultation with the Test Consultant at committee meetings held twice per year.
D. The Chair of this committee is responsible for:
1. recommending committee members for appointment to the Board of Directors.
2. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all attendees at every face-to-face meeting
3. delivering a short written report for each AMCB Board of Directors meeting and the President as requested. This report will include the pass rate of the first time, repeat and re-certification candidates.
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External Item Writing Sub-Committee
A. This sub-committee will research and create new examination questions to the Exam Committee for review.
B. The Chair of this sub-committee is responsible for:
1. recommending committee members for appointment to the Exam Chair
2. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all members at least annually
3. submitting a short written report to the Exam Chair for each AMCB Board of Directors meeting
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Pass Point Sub-Committee
A. This sub-committee will participate in passing point studies to produce pass points for new examination forms that are developed based on test specifications resulting from task analysis studies.
B. A criterion-referenced pass/fail standard for a base test form will be identified by committee members and the Test Consultant(s) for review and approval by the AMCB. The standard will be translated to the Rasch scale on the base form. The Rasch-based standard will then be applied to the other test forms, and the raw-score equivalent will be determined on each equated form.
C. The Chair of this sub-committee is responsible for:
1. recommending committee members for appointment to the Exam Chair
2. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all members at least annually
3. submitting a short written report to the Exam Chair for each AMCB Board of Directors meeting
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Certificate Maintenance Program (CMP) Committee
A. This committee will work with the appropriate staff to develop and maintain a recertification program that assesses and enhances the continuing competencies of the certificants. Conditions of the CMP Program are outlined in the CMP Brochure and on the AMCB website. Any changes to the CMP Program will be reflected in the CMP section of the website. The committee will also produce one new module for the program each year.
B. The Chair of this committee is responsible for:
1. recommending committee members for appointment as needed
2. working closely with the responsible staff to administer the program.
3. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all attendees at every face-to-face meeting
4. coordinating and implementing annual audits of
a. the accuracy of the data maintained by the staff
b. the validity of continuing education presented by certificants.
5. Chair must also deliver a short written report at each AMCB Board of Directors meeting and as requested by the President.
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External Review Sub-Committee
A. Work externally with the chair of the CMP Committee to ensure the quality of the modules.
B. Individuals on the sub-committee will be sent select articles/questions to review and give feedback for the CMP Committee on the quality and relevance of the questions and articles.
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Research Committee
A. This committee will develop and periodically review the policy for submission of research proposals requesting access to AMCB data.
B. The committee, in conjunction with a psychometrician, will conduct a task analysis study of newly certified CNMs/CMs (i.e., the Task Analysis of Midwifery Practice) to ensure that the content outline and test specifications for the national certification examination reflect current midwifery practice. A new Task Analysis should be completed within 5 years of the publication of the prior Task Analysis.
C. The committee will conduct internal research relevant to the mission of the corporation.
D. The Chair of this committee is responsible for:
1. recommending committee members for appointment by the Board of Directors
2. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all attendees at every face-to-face meeting
3. delivering a short written report for each AMCB Board of Directors meeting and the President as requested.
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Credentials, Administration and Reporting (CAR) Committee Responsibilites
A. The Candidate Handbook contains the operating procedures for:
1. the credentialing of candidates
2. the administration of the examination and preparation of results to candidates
3. the policies for certificate maintenance
B. The Handbook should be reviewed once a year or as needed with the appropriate staff member and recommendations for changes should be presented to the Board of Directors.
C. This committee is also responsible for handling candidate concerns regarding eligibility, the application process, administration of the exam, or ADA as needed. When a resolution to any of these is not clearly delineated then the concern should be brought to the Executive Committee
for review and recommendations.
1. Requests are received by the staff and discussed with AMP to verify that the request can be met
2. Request and AMP response is then forwarded to Committee Chair for review
3. Decisions are communicated to staff who then acts as liaison of decision to AMP and candidate
D. The Chair of the Committee is responsible for
1. recommending committee members for appointment as needed
2. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all attendees at every face-to-face meeting
3. delivering a short written report for each AMCB Board of Directors
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Finance Committee Responsibilities
A. Review the proposed annual operating budget presented by the executive director. After any appropriate revisions, the committee will accept the budget. The committee chair will then present the budget to the Board of Directors for approval.
B. Ensure that accurate, timely, and meaningful financial statements are prepared and presented to the Board of Directors.
C. Prepare recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding large expenditures outside the normal operating budget.
D. Prepare recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding auditing and investment firms when needed.
E. The Chair of this committee is responsible for:
1. recommending committee members for appointment to the Board of Directors.
2. assuring the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement are signed by all attendees and every face-to-face meeting
3. delivering a short written report for each AMCB Board of Directors meeting and the President as requested.
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