SELECTING A PROCTOR
1. What is an exam Proctor?2. Why do I need a Proctor?
3. Do all courses require a Proctor?
4. Who can I select as my Proctor?
5. What are my Proctor's responsibilities?
6. Does my Proctor need to have knowledge of the subject matter?
7. What is my Proctor required to have/provide?
8. How do I approve my Proctor choice?
9. Does my Proctor need to have the Proctor Application notarized?
10. When is the notarized Proctor Application due?
11. Has my Proctor been approved yet?
12. Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding the certification process?
13. What is the procedure if a Proctor has a fee?
14. What does my Proctor need to do after the exam?
1. What is an exam Proctor? .::top::.
Put simply a Proctor is a person appointed to keep watch over candidates at examinations, or an official charged with various duties, especially with the maintenance of good order.
2. Why do I need a Proctor? .::top::.
ABQAURP developed its Proctoring system to protect the reputation of its Health Care Quality and Management Certification (HCQM) exam and guarantee that the credential you earn and present to the world is both earned and meaningful. The requirement of a Proctor-administered exam is to verify the identity of the individual receiving the credential and that all necessary guidelines were followed.
3. Do all courses require a Proctor? .::top::.
No. At this time only the HCQM examination requires Proctoring. Our home study and online courses do not require Proctoring.
4. Who can I select as my Proctor? .::top::.
In order to be approved as a Proctor, the individual must meet one of the criteria listed below. The chosen Proctor will not be approved if he or she is a relative, friend, or plans on sitting for the HCQM Exam themselves.
- ABQAURP Diplomate
- Manager/Supervisor within your organization
- Physician or Nurse peer
- President/Vice President within your organization
- Principal or Superintendent of an educational institution
- Certified college instructor
- School Guidance Counselor
- Military Educational Officer
- Clergy
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Official employee of a learning/tutoring center
5. What are my Proctor's responsibilities? .::top::.
A person willing to accept the position of Proctor must be a trusted individual who will take on a supervisory role in the administration of the HCQM examination. In addition, there is a series of guidelines that must be followed in order to qualify for the role of Proctor in the Proctor Checklist.
6. Does my Proctor need to have knowledge of the subject matter? .::top::.
No, the Proctor's role is to supervise the examination itself not the content contained inside. He or she does not need to have any knowledge of the subject matter.
7. What is my Proctor required to have/provide? .::top::.
The Proctor is required to have phone, e-mail and Internet access. Important messages and/or files will be sent via these methods..
8. How do I approve my Proctor choice? .::top::.
- Review the Proctor Checklist.
- Select a Proctor. Provide them with any information related to their responsibilities.
- Print the Proctor Application and follow the instructions to start the approval process.
- Send completed form to ABQAURP. You may either scan and email the document to bchalmers@abqaurp.org or fax to 727-569-0195. You will receive email notification upon approval of your Proctor. Completed, notarized Proctor Applications are due 30 days from the date of Initial Exam Eligibility.
- PLEASE NOTE: ANY FEES CHARGED BY THE PROCTOR WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE.
9. Does my Proctor need to have the Proctor Application notarized? .::top::.
Yes, the completed Proctor Application form must be signed by your Proctor and notarized before submitting to ABQAURP.
10. When is the notarized Proctor Application due? .::top::.
Completed, notarized Proctor Applications are due 30 days from the date of Initial Exam Eligibility.
11. Has my Proctor been approved yet? .::top::.
The approval process is contigent on several factors. Please allow 3 weeks from the date you submitted your Proctor Application. You will receive an email once your Proctor is approved. If you do not receive information within this timeframe, contact Barbara Chalmers at bchalmers@abqaurp.org or 800-998-6030 ext. 116 to inquire about further instructions.
12. Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding the certification process?
Please contact Barbara Chalmers, Program Coordinator via email at bchalmers@abqaurp.org or by phone at 800-998-6030 ext. 116.
13. What is the procedure if a Proctor has a fee? .::top::.
If the Proctor requires a fee, it is the responsibility of the exam candidate to make appropriate payment to the Proctor.
14. What does my Proctor need to do after the exam? .::top::.
Once your exam is completed, the Proctor must complete the Candidate/Proctor Examination Verification Form. An examination completed without this form being sent to the ABQAURP office within 24 hours will not be valid.
