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National Asthma Educator
Examination
What is this Exam all About?
National Asthma Educator Certification
Board (NAECB)
First offered 2002
Open to all RTs, pulmonary function
techs, nurses, physicians, physician
assistants, health educators,
occupational therapists, pharmacists,
social workers . All who actively have a
role in the education of the asthmatic
and……………
Who Else Can Sit For the The
Exam?
Persons providing asthma education,
counseling, or coordination of services
(minimum of 1000 hours exp.)
Who is administering the exam?
Applied
Measurement
Professionals
(AMP)
What is an Asthma Educator?
Possesses a comprehensive knowledge
of asthma pathophysiology and
management
Understands how asthma is diagnosed
Teaches best use of medications and
delivery devices in understandable
terms
What is an Asthma Educator?
Conducts assessments to identify
strengths, resources, psychological
factors, social and economic impact
and educational needs in order to
optimize health care management
What is an Asthma Educator?
Works with patients, families and
healthcare professionals to develop,
implement, monitor, and revise
action plan
Serves as a resource to the
community
Monitors education programs
outcomes and recommends changes
What is the AE-C?
This is the certification awarded
It is totally voluntary
Proof that person is qualified
May be a basis for employment, job
promotion, salary increases, or other
considerations
What are you Tested on?
Recall
Application
Analysis
175 questions (150 are scored the
other are pretest items)
3 ½ hours to complete
Major Categories Tested
The Asthma Condition: 20%
Patient/Family Assessment: 26%
Asthma Management: 43%
Organizational Issues: 11%
Major Categories Tested
Pathophysiology
– Lung anatomy
– Inflammatory process
– Differentiate infant, pediatric, and adult
manifestations
Major Categories Tested
Factors contributing to asthma
– Triggers/remediation
– Understand benefits of allergy testing
– How some physical conditions can
exacerbate or even mimic asthma
– Meds that may interact to exacerbate
Major Categories Tested
Patient/Family Assessment
– Signs and symptoms
– High risk groups
– Medical record (VS, PE, lab, history)
– Objective measures (PEF, FEV1, FVC,
flow/volume loops)
– Patient coping strategies
Major Categories Tested
Asthma Management
– Pharmacologic management
– Side effects of meds
– Devices (assembly, application, cleaning,
troubleshooting)
– Education strategies
– Barrier recognition and resolution
Major Categories Tested
Asthma Management
– Zones
– Personal best
– Action plans
Major Categories Tested
Organizational issues
– Evaluation of outcomes (QOL and patient
satisfaction)
– Needs assessment
– Disease management
– Professional networking
– Community resources
Major Categories Tested
CPR
Airway anatomy
Social issues
Economic disparities
From what is the test based?
NAECB exam matrix
1997 National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute Guidelines for Management
of Asthma
ALA/American Thoracic Society Task
Force Guidelines
Costs?
New Candidate: $295.00
Repeat Candidate: $195.00
Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Discover, cashiers check or money
order
Where Do I Take The Exam?
H&R Block Offices (110)
Go to www.goAMP.com
To apply go to www.naecb.org
Phone: 888/519-9901
When scheduling you may be able to
sit for the exam within 2 working
days
Once you apply you have a year to
take the exam
What is the passing rates?
As of August, 2006:
– 1,862 have passed
– National Pass Rate: 69.2% (first time)
– Subsequent pass rate 67%
RT pass rate: 65%
RN pass rate: 77%
1000 hours: 57%
Pharmacist: 81%
Demographics of AE-C’s
41% RT/PFT Techs
31% Nurses
1/2 work in acute care
1/4 Clinics
85% in university or clinic settings
69% in hospitals
An Analysis
No indication that profession shows
stronger numbers in specific
categories
Hours spend educating no difference
Rural pass rates (67%),urban/
suburban (77%)
Clinical practice settings score higher
than hospital based settings
The more experience the better
– 0-1 year 55% pass
– 2-3 years 77% pass
– 4-5 years 78% pass
– 6-10 years 83% pass
– >11 years 64% pass
An Analysis
Educational level
– Diploma level 50% pass
rate
– A.S. 57% pass rate
– B.S. 77% pass rate
– Master 88% pass rate
– MD 93% pass rate