In this case study, learn how the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) utilized an evidence-based approach to developing consensus on whether or not to create a new specialty certification for pharmacists providing pain management services.

From those just starting out in the credentialing industry to those who have dedicated more than 20 years of service to the field, everyone’s career path is unique. Here we share the 2020 I.C.E. Exchange Ignite Session presentations from five industry professionals at different stages of their careers. Be sure to watch each video for an in-depth look at their stories.

From virtual happy hours to employee pulse surveys and online learning sessions, organizations have been utilizing various tools and resources to adapt to a digital workplace. Hear from individuals at Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI^®) and Pearson VUE on how organizational culture has been maintained over the past year.

In May of 2020, a global call to action in the fight against systemic racism, discrimination and inequality motivated the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians to evaluate how well it was living up to the values of diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DEI). Learn about the DEI initiatives the National Registry has recently implemented, including a D&I taskforce.

From an NCCA assessment of live remote proctoring to understanding career pathways, analyzing younger generations’ take on certifications and more, these were the top articles you read in 2020.

The new year is here. Do you have the resources you need to help you think differently and grow in 2021? Take a look at this roundup of I.C.E. resources to make the most of, many of which have been developed by your peers and experts in the field.

In recent court cases such as Lazarou v. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), specialty medical boards that have adopted recertification or maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements have successfully defended against claims that their policies violate federal antitrust law. Learn more about what the dismissal of these claims means for organizations and the future of their certifications.

Remote proctoring is not new to the credentialing community — but the challenges of 2020 caused a need for in-depth expertise on the subject, and quickly, as organizations pivoted to meet their constituents safely online. If you’re looking to learn more about remote proctoring and wondering what’s involved, consider these lessons learned from NBCRNA.  

If you operate a certification examination, you may ask yourself, “If there is a smarter way to operate testing, will the changes fit our program?” In this I.C.E. Virtual Exchange preview, hear from the presenters who will answer this question as well as debunk myths about linear-on-the-fly (LOFT) testing.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges that have forced credentialing and testing organizations to adapt their security measures. While many have been able to adjust, what will be the long-term impact of these changes? What will the permanent operating environment look like for test security and validity? Hear what the I.C.E. Virtual Exchange presenters have to say on this topic in this session preview.