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After the Examination
Official Notification of Results
For multiple-choice examination results , you will receive an unofficial Performance Report immediately upon completion of the examination . This Performance Report indicates the content areas where further study may be helpful . Official results from all examinations are released by JCAHPO by mail ONLY approximately two to four weeks after the examination .
Validation of Results
JCAHPO is responsible for the validity and integrity of the examination results reported . On rare occasions , occurrences such as computer malfunction or misconduct by a candidate may cause an examination result to be suspect . JCAHPO reserves the right to invalidate and / or withhold examination results if , upon investigation , violations of JCAHPO ’ s regulations are discovered . Candidates are expected to cooperate fully in the investigation .
Release of Examination Data
JCAHPO reserves the right to use , for any purpose , all examination data in aggregate reports related to examination performance . Release of such data will not include names or personal , identifiable information . Examples of the purposes , for which such data might be used include , but are not limited to : JCAHPO research projects , grants , the military , and formal training program reports . Information regarding whether or not you are actively certified is public and may be verified or accessed by anyone .
If you wish to authorize JCAHPO ’ s release of your individual , identifiable data ( name ) to any source , please contact JCAHPO in writing with the name of the intended recipient and the time period in which release can be made .
Use of the Credential
After successfully completing all requirements for certification , you will be authorized to use the pertinent credential ( i . e ., COA , CCOA , COT , COMT , OSA , ROUB , or CDOS ) after your name . You may continue to use the credential as long as you comply with recertification requirements .
Certification Documents
As a certificant , you will receive your certificate and wallet card that indicate your certification expiration date and JCAHPO ID number . To maintain certification past the expiration date , you must comply with recertification requirements .
Revocation of Certification
Once certification has been granted , it may be revoked for disciplinary reasons . Conduct which may initiate disciplinary action may include , but is not limited to , supplying false information on the application or supporting documentation , engaging in inappropriate or dishonest conduct during the examination , or otherwise failing to comply with the JCAHPO Standards , Procedures and Sanctions Pertaining to Certification and Recertification . Please refer to page 43 to view the JCAHPO Standards , Procedures , and Sanctions Pertaining to Certification and Recertification .
Non-Certified COT Candidates Pending Successful Completion of the Skill Evaluation
Candidates who have passed the COT multiple-choice examination but conditionally pass , fail or choose to delay the COT Skill Evaluation may be granted a certification at the Assistant level if they submit a written request to JCAHPO .
Non-Certified COMT Candidates Pending Successful Completion of the Performance Test
Candidates who have passed the COMT multiple-choice examination but conditionally pass , fail or choose to delay the Skill Evaluation and Performance Test may be granted a certificate at the Assistant level if they submit a written request to JCAHPO . Candidates who have passed the COMT multiple-choice examination and the COT Skill Evaluation , but conditionally pass , fail or choose to delay the COMT Performance Test may be granted a certificate at the Technician level if they submit a written request to JCAHPO .
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