SMT Experiences Record Growth

From December 2005 through February 2006, a record number of certifying organizations chose to develop partnerships with Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc. (SMT), a Dunedin, Florida based full-service test development and administration firm that was founded in 1995 by Dr. Lee S. Schroeder, Ed.D. Seeking a flexible organization to fulfill their important requirements, eight associations chose SMT over proposers.

Deborah S. Finnell of the Addiction Nursing Certification Board echoed the comments of many of these new SMT clients: “All contacts and interactions with SMT have validated the fact that we made the right choice. The business approach and professionalism provide great confidence in building our partnership with SMT.”

The International Special Events Society (ISES) sponsors the Certified Special Events Professional Certification (CSEP). The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics.
SMT has been retained to develop a new examination scoring module for the essay portion of the program, provide computer administration, perform a program analysis and conduct on-going psychometric services. More information about the ISES can be found at www.ises.com.

The US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA) is an organization of psychosocial rehabilitation agencies, practitioners, and interested organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting, supporting and strengthening community-oriented rehabilitation services and resources for persons with psychiatric disabilities.
SMT has been chosen to provide full test development services for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification Program. More information about the USPRA can be found at www.uspra.org.

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) is the policy-making body for professional certification activities for registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses and paraprofessionals in the field of addictions. The ANCB was established in 1989 following a job analysis conducted by its parent society, the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA). IntNSA was founded in 1975 for nurses committed to the prevention, intervention, treatment, and management of addictive disorders including alcohol and other drug dependencies, nicotine dependencies, eating disorders, dual and multiple diagnosis, and process addictions such as gambling.

ANCB provides two levels of examinations leading to the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse and the Registered Nurse Advanced Certified Addictions Practice. The examinations are designed to determine and recognize the ability to apply knowledge from nursing to the care of persons with problems resulting from patterns of abuse, dependence, and all aspects of addictions.
SMT is pleased to announce that we will jointly be working with ANCB to market and expand this immerging segment of the healthcare industry. SMT will also be providing complete test development and computer administration services. You may learn more about ANCB’s certification programs at the parent society’s web site at www.intnsa.org.

The Association of Government Accountants retained SMT to conduct a comprehensive program audit for the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification program. Since its inception in 1994, the CGFM has become the standard by which government financial management professionals are measured. Its education, experience and ethics requirements have served to elevate the most seasoned financial professionals. Information about the CGFM is available at www.agacgfm.org.

The Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) is the premier international organization for certification of nephrology professionals. The BONENT certification program consists of three titles: Certified Hemodialysis Nurse, Certified Hemodialysis Technologist and Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse. SMT is providing BONENT with test development, booklet printing, scoring and reporting services for the three examinations, as well as hosting the BONENT practice tests. You may learn more about BONENT at www.bonent.org.

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) was established in 1982 with a mission to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public. Since its inception, the NCCAOM has certified more than 16,000 Diplomates in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Asian Bodywork Therapy. SMT has been retained by the NCCAOM to provide psychometric services. You may learn more about this program by visiting www.nccaom.org.

The National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. (NBCOT), a not-for-profit credentialing agency providing certification for the Orthopaedic Technology profession for over twenty years, has selected SMT to provide full test development and computer administration services. The NBCOT serves the general public by developing, administering, and continually reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent practice in Orthopaedic Technology. The NBCOT was formed in 1982 to credential those persons with proven measurable knowledge and experience as Orthopaedic Technologists. You may learn more about NBCOT at www.nbcot.net.

The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) has retained SMT to provide item development services. IAHSS is the only organization solely dedicated to professionals involved in managing and directing security and safety programs in healthcare institutions. Its 1,600 members have joined together to develop educational and credentialing programs and create a body of knowledge that meets the needs of today‘s fast paced and ever changing environment. To learn more about IAHSS, visit, www.iahss.org


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