General Information Overview
Appeal Procedures
Any candidate may appeal determinations related to initial examination ineligibility , examination results , or recertification audits . The appeal must be in writing and received within 30 days of being notified of examination results , audit or ineligibility . The appeal should be addressed to the Secretary of Certification and include : a detailed written explanation of the grounds for your appeal , any evidence or documentation to support the reason a decision should be overturned , and the appeal fee . The burden of proof is the responsibility of the applicant .
JCAHPO ’ s Secretary of Certification will submit the appeal to members of the Appeal Committee for review , and a written notification of the Committee ’ s decision will be mailed in four to six weeks . If the initial appeal is denied , you may appeal to the JCAHPO Certification Committee within 30 days . The Committee ’ s decision will be final and binding .
Special Consideration for Hardship
Individuals who are unable to comply with recertification requirements due to hardship have an opportunity to request a review of their case . A written request must be submitted to the Secretary of Certification . The request must be postmarked within 30 days of your recertification deadline and include detailed supporting documentation regarding the hardship . Examples of hardship include health , natural disasters , and extended active duty with the military .
Military Personnel
For military personnel who wish to take the examinations on their base , JCAHPO will work with your educational testing center to administer the multiple-choice examinations in paper-pencil format . Please contact JCAHPO ' s Certification Department to inquire about reduced examination fees for military personnel , including military veterans .
Confidentiality Procedures JCAHPO has established a number of policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of its examination procedures and protect candidate privacy :
♦ While 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 .
♦ Performance feedback reports providing data on examination performance will be released only to the candidate .
♦ All examination content and materials are strictly confidential and will not be released to anyone except those involved in the development and administration of the examination .
♦ Official examination results are sent via mail to candidates only . ( NO EXCEPTIONS )
♦ The names of individuals who are newly certified , who have advanced to a higher level of certification , or whose certifications have expired , may be published by JCAHPO or be provided to the public without authorization .
♦ JCAHPO may provide verification of certification status without authorization .
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology ( JCAHPO ) shall admit candidates without regard to age , sex , race , color , national origin , disability , religion , sexual orientation , or marital status to all rights , privileges , programs , and examinations . It shall not discriminate on the basis of age , sex , race , color , national origin , disability , religion , sexual orientation , or marital status in the administration of its certification and recertification policies .
Statement of Non-Disclosure
JCAHPO examinations are confidential and proprietary . The examination ( s ) are available to you , the examinee , solely for the purpose of assessing your proficiency level in the content areas referenced in the examination ( s ) for which you are eligible . Your are expressly prohibited from disclosing , publishing , reproducing , or transmitting the examination ( s ) in any matter , in whole or in part , in any form or by any means , verbal or written , electronic or mechanical , for any purpose . By signing the application you agree to the above disclosure statement . If you do not agree to the disclosure statement and do not sign the application you will not be eligible to take any JCAHPO examinations .
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