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NHA Certification Board
NHA has two certification boards: the NHA Certification Board and the ExCPT Certification Board.
These two entities operate independently to set policy over essential certification activities. They have the responsibility for oversight over all certification and recertification decisions, including governance, eligibility standards, and the development, administration and scoring of assessment instruments. Specifically, the certification boards are responsible for the following:
- Adopting certification program policies and procedures
- Adopting its own rules of procedure
- Approving the certification exam content outline (also known as blueprint)
- Approving appointments to the Exam Review committee and acting on its recommendations
- Appointing a Disciplinary and Appeals Committee
- Electing successors to the Board
- Appointing ad hoc committees as necessary
The certification boards represent leaders and important stakeholders in this field and have developed a Code of Ethics found here.
The NHA Certification Board:
- Merrilyn Barto, Chair, 2015
- Kristi Bertrand, 2013
- Michael Reynolds, 2014
- Marcia Strickland, 2013
- Susan Yaws, 2015
- Joann Cuozzo, 2014
- Terri Hock, 2014
- Shelly LaPrince, Public Member, 2013
The ExCPT Certification Board:
- Anita Benavidez, Chair, 2014
- Tim Koch, Pharmacist, 2015
- Cindy Switzer, Pharmacist, 2013
- Kellina James, Technician, 2015
- Bobbi Steelman, Technician, 2013
- Traci Tonhofer, Technician, 2013
- Lou Chiodini, Public Member, 2015
- Justin Lusk, Pharmacist, 2014
- Carla May, Pharmacist, 2015
- Timaka Wilson, Technician 2014