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Fred Tchang, ATPDirector of Assistive Technology Services

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Objectives

Participants will be able to:

I. Describe RESNA’s ATP certification and identify the benefits of certification.

II. Complete the ATP exam application.

III. Identify strategies and timelines for exam preparation.

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RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions. RESNA advances the field by offering certification, continuing education, and professional development; developing assistive technology standards; promoting research and public policy; and sponsoring forums for the exchange of information and ideas to meet the needs of our multidisciplinary constituency.

Find out more at www.resna.org.

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Assistive Technology Professional

A service provider who:– analyzes the needs of individuals with disabilities, – assists in the selection of the appropriate equipment or

services, – and trains the consumer on how to properly use the

specific equipment.

The Professional Standards Board provides oversight of RESNA’s Certification Program.

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Benefits of Certification

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About the exam

• 200 multiple choice questions

• Certification Fees– Basic exam fee -- $500.00– Retake fee -- $250.00 (within one year)– Re-certification -- $150 for two years

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Exam Content

I. ASSESSMENTS OF NEED (27%) 54 questions

II. DEVELOPMENT OF

INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (34%) 68 questions

III. IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERVENTION (26%) 52 questions

IV. EVALUATION OF INTERVENTION (10%) 20 questions

V. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ( 3%) 6 questions

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Eligibility Through March 30Degree Training/Education Work Experience

Bachelor Degree or higher in a Rehab Science 2000 hours in 5 years

Bachelor Degree or higher in a Rehab Science 1500 hours in 5 years

Associate Degree in a Rehab Science 4000 hours in 5 years

Associate Degree in a Rehab Science 3000 hours in 5 years

Bachelor Degree or higher in a Non-Rehab Science 4000 hours in 5 years

Associate Degree or higher in a Non-Rehab Science

8000 hours in 5 years

Associate Degree or higher in Non-Rehab Science 5000 hours in 6 years

HS Diploma or GED 30 contact hours 4000 hours in 2 years

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Eligibility After April 1Degree Training/Education Work Experience

Master’s Degree or higher in Special Education 1000 hours in 6 years

Master’s Degree or higher in a Rehab Science 1000 hours in 6 years

Bachelor Degree in Special Education 1500 hours in 6 years

Bachelor Degree in a Rehab Science 1500 hours in 6 years

Associate Degree in a Rehab Science 3000 hours in 6 years

Bachelor Degree or higher in a Non-Rehab Science

10 hours 2000 hours in 6 years

Associate Degree or higher in Non-Rehab Science 20 hours 4000 hours in 6 years

HS Diploma or GED 30 hours 6000 hours in 10 years

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Exam Application

Step 1. Completion of ATP application and submission with payment to RESNA. The application can be downloaded:

http://www.resna.org/certification/becoming-certified.dothttp://www.resna.org/dotAsset/53751.pdf

Step 2. Review by RESNA office to verify eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or ineligible will be notified.

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Exam Application

Part 1. Demographic Information

Part 2. Eligibility Requirements

Part 3. Good Moral Character Affirmation

Part 4. Verification of Work Experience

Part 5. Supervisor Verification

Part 6. Copies of Educational Degrees

Part 7. Certification with a High School Diploma

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Exam Application:

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Exam Application:

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Exam Application:

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Exam Application:

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Exam Application:Copy(ies) of your educational degree(s)

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Exam Application: Certification with a high school diploma continued

Examples of AT training include: – continuing education courses– seminars– manufacturers’ training sessions

Documentation must specify the number of contact hours earned and be signed by the training administrator.

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Exam Scheduling

• Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your test ID# and instructions on scheduling your exam at a convenient testing center.

www.prometric.com/resna

• Exam testing window is one year from the date the application to test is approved

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Exam Focus

• Types of AT covered on the exam• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Exam preparation

Textbooks:Cooke and Hussey’s Assistive Technologies

Principles and Practices

Fundamentals in Assistive Technology

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The day of your exam• Ensure that your given name (first name) and surname (last name) in My

Credentials matches the given name and surname on the identification you will present at the test center

• To change or cancel your exam appointment you must do so through Prometric no later than midnight on the third day before your scheduled examination. All exam appointments cancelled/rescheduled 30 days or less before the examination date are charged a $50 fee. If you do not receive a new confirmation number from Prometric, contact them immediately to confirm that your appointment has been successfully cancelled/rescheduled

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Certification Renewal

Initial certification, earned through the application and exam process is valid for two years.

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Recertification Requirements

• Relevant work experience, • Demonstration of ongoing professional development through:

a) Re-take of the examination, or b) Earning continuing education units, orc) Earning academic credit from an academic (higher

education) institution

Both the work experience and the professional development requirements must be satisfied in order to be re-certified.

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Questions?