Secrets of Competency Testing:
Writing Items for Hospice and Palliative Certification Exams
Session 2
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Course handouts
Aptitude Test (Complete the Aptitude Test prior to viewing the course material.)
Item Writing Guide
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This course does not have a pretest.
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Objectives
- Describe cognitive levels.
- Discuss components of writing questions for a national exam.
Course Description:
"Secrets of Competency Testing: Writing Items for Hospice and Palliative Certification Exams - Session 2"
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), with expert assistance from Applied Measurement
Professionals (AMP) of Olathe, Kansas, offers a unique opportunity for health care professionals involved
in the care of patients and families facing life limiting illnesses (APRN, RN, Pediatric RN, LP/VN, NA,
Administrator, and Perinatal Loss Care Professional) to make a direct contribution to developing the
certification examinations. Individuals who have a strong knowledge base in hospice and palliative care are
welcome. Expertise in item writing or test development is not required.
The workshop is offered as a 3 part course; the first 2 parts must be done online, the 3rd and last part is
a live webinar. After completing the first 2 courses online, including post-test and evaluation, submit the IWW
Application including at least one item, at
HPCC Item Writer Workshop page for the third part.
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