Field-of-Practice Passing Requirements
Applicants taking competency assessments in multiple fields of practice must pass each field separately. If an applicant successfully passes one or more, but not all, of the fields, they are eligible to pursue registration and practice in those specific fields they have passed. However, they will not be eligible to practice in any fields where they did not achieve a passing score.
Applicants who do not pass a specific field will be provided with a learning plan to address areas needing improvement and may retake the field-of-practice exam after completing their learning plan.
Scoring Method
Each question on the CAMLPR Fields-of-Practice Competency Assessments (Examinations) is worth one point. Applicants’ total scores are calculated by summing the points from all correctly answered questions. The raw scores are then used in conjunction with the pre-determined passing score, set using the Angoff method, to determine whether an applicant has passed the exam in the field of practice.
Passing Scores
The passing score in each field of practice is set by a panel of subject matter experts in that field who were nominated by CAMLPR member organizations. The pass (cut) score will be established using the traditional Angoff method. A group of subject matter experts examines each question to determine how a “minimally competent” test taker (someone who just meets the basic knowledge or skill required to be considered safe to practice) would perform. The experts estimate the percentage of these test takers who would answer each question correctly. After reviewing all the questions, the estimates are averaged to arrive at the passing score.
Ongoing Analysis and Adjustment
As data are collected from test-takers, a psychometrician will analyze the results to ensure the exam’s fairness and reliability. Based on this analysis, the psychometrician will advise CAMLPR on any necessary adjustments to the examination content or the passing score to maintain the assessment’s standards.
Appeals
Applicants have the right to appeal decisions related to their examination results. Details about the appeals policy and process will be published on the CAMLPR website when competency assessments (examinations) begin.