MOTIVATION

Now is a great time to come out of hiding and embrace

IAEM’s certification program. IAEM-USA Region 9 has

worked with the Arizona Emergency Services Association’s

Annual Conference organizers to offer a proctored exam

and mentoring for those interested in pursuing an

Associate Emergency Manager (AEM® ) or Certified

Emergency Manager (CEM® ). Whether you have

questions concerning your AEM® or CEM® application

packet or ready to sit for the AEM®/CEM® Exam, this

offering at AESA’s Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona

will meet your needs.

DATE

JULY 13, 2017

TIME

EXAM: 7:00—9:00 AM

MENTOR: 5:00-7:00 PM

SPECIFICS

The AEM®/CEM® Exam and Mentoring will take place at

two different times on Annual Conference Day Two. The

Exam will run 7:00-9:00am on July 13th. Please review

exam qualification details on page 2 of this flyer.

Mentoring will be offered at the end of Conference Day

Two from 5:00-7:00pm. An IAEM Certification

Commissioner will be available to answer specific

questions and assist prospective AEM® /CEM® candidates

with completing their applications.

AEM® /CEM® EXAM AND

MENTORING

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), has

more than 6,000 members worldwide and is the preeminent

international non-profit organization of emergency management

professionals. IAEM represents professionals whose goals are saving

lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies

and disasters. Membership is open to anyone practicing or interested

in the field. IAEM dues vary for members in different geographic

councils. For membership information and current dues rates, please

visit www.iaem.com.

Associate Emergency Manager (AEM®)

and Certified Emergency Manager

(CEM®)

IAEM created the certification

program for emergency managers

to raise and maintain professional

standards; it is a program to certify

achievements within the

profession. Any emergency

management professional who

meets requirements is welcome to

participate.

AGENDA

7:00-9:00am AEM® / CEM® Exam

IAEM-USA Region 9 President Carolyn J. Harshman, CEM® will

proctor the Exam. In order to sit for the exam, individuals must

have already submitted an application for AEM® or CEM® and

paid the submission processing and examination fee. Visit

www.iaem.com/certification and go to the Initial Certification

page for the current rates. Qualified candidates (application

submitted and fee paid) are required to take a 100-question

multiple-choice examination and pass by 75% in order to

receive the AEM® or CEM® designation. The deadline for

registering for the Exam will be Thursday, June 29th. Please

click on this link to IAEM to register for the exam: (http://

www.iaem.com/page.cfm?p=certification/getting-started/prep-

course-exam-dates&lvl=2) The link will take you to the IAEM

exam registration form. Once a registration is received, IAEM

will confirm exam eligibility and send an email confirmation.

5:00-7:00pm AEM® / CEM® Mentoring

Mentoring will be facilitated by IAEM-USA Region 9 President

Carolyn J. Harshman, CEM®. The purpose of the Mentoring will

be to answer detailed questions about the AEM® and CEM®

application requirements. A sample online application will be

available to be used as a backdrop for answering situational

questions concerning the appropriateness of using individual

experience, education, and professional contributions. In

addition to questions and answers there will be suitable time

for one-on-one review of application packets.