CMAR Certified Manager of Animal Resources. What is Management Certification? A recognizable credential that shows you can meet the challenges of the.

CMAR

Certified Manager of Animal Resources

What is Management Certification?

A recognizable credential that shows you can meet the challenges of the lab animal management field consistently and effectively.

Why Certify?

• Useful for promotions and hiring decisions.

• Gives recognition as an industry professional.

• Builds confidence and improves performance.

• Evaluates strength and weaknesses.• Enhances career satisfaction.

Partners Bringing You the CMAR Program

AALAS

LAMA

Laboratory Animal Management Association

ICPM Institute of Certified Professional Managers

What are the CMAR Program Eligibility

Requirements?

• Bachelor Degree (or higher degree)

• 5 years of lab Animal experience

• 3 years of managerial experience

•495 individuals have 495 individuals have applied since 10/01applied since 10/01

•The CMAR candidates The CMAR candidates are made up of are made up of

•ManagersManagers

•Supervisors Supervisors

•VeterinariansVeterinarians

•DirectorsDirectors

•130 CMARs in the USA130 CMARs in the USA

CMAR Facts

CM exams administered by ICPMCM exams administered by ICPM• CM application sent to ICPM.• CM fees payable to ICPM.• 15-month time limit to complete CM

exams• Exams in pencil-and-paper and computer-

based formats.Animal Resources Exam administered by AALASAnimal Resources Exam administered by AALAS

• CMAR Program application sent to AALAS.• CMAR Program fees payable to AALAS.• 15-month time limit to complete Animal

Resources Exam.• Exam in pencil-and-paper format.

Progressing through the CMAR Program

Progressing through the CMAR Program

CMAR candidates may apply simultaneously to:

• ICPM for the CM exams• AALAS for the Animal Resources

Exam

CMAR candidates must complete all work and education eligibility requirements before qualifying to take the Animal Resources Exam.

Please take special note of the time limits for completing the exams:

•15 months to complete the CM exams once approved by ICPM.

•15 months to pass the Animal Resources Exam once approved by AALAS.

Progressing through the CMAR Program

After each exam, you will receive a score report that identifies if you passed or failed.

If you failed, you also receive a breakdown of strengths and weaknesses in exam topic areas.

Progressing through the CMAR Program

Certified Manager (CM)An Eligibility Requirement for CMAR

Three Certified Manager Exams• Management Skills I – Foundations of Management• Management Skills II – Planning and Organizing• Management Skills III – Leading and Controlling

CM exams are offered “on demand”. Contact ICPM when you are ready to test.

How Do I Apply for the Certified Manager (CM) Exams?

• Contact the Institute for Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)

• Phone: 1-800-568-4120• Email: [email protected]• Web site: http://www.icpm.biz

What is involved in the CMAR certification process?

• Must pass all CM exams via ICPM.• Apply to AALAS for Animal Resources Exam.

AALAS Fees$25 application fee$75 processing fee – waived for AALAS & LAMA members$85 exam fee$110 total for members $185 total for non-members

ICPM Fees$75 application fee$100 exam fee per exam$375 Total

What are the Exams Like?

• 150 multiple choice questions.

• Test takers must demonstrate “real-world” analysis and decision making.

Animal Resources Exam Topic Areas:

• Optimizing Facility Resources• Managing Fiscal Resources• Achieving Regulatory Compliance• Managing Animal Welfare• Assuring Public Trust

Animal Resources Exam Topic AreasI. Optimizing Facility Resources

A. Evaluating, Planning, Renovating and Monitoring FacilitiesB. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)C. Protecting Assets and Personnel; Disaster Planning and

ManagementII. Managing Fiscal Resources

A. Developing and Monitoring BudgetsB. Grants and ContractsC. Cost Management

III. Achieving Regulatory ComplianceA. OSHA/ SafetyB. IACUCC. FDA/USDA/EPA/PHS

IV. Managing Animal WelfareA. Animal Health, Controlling Disease and Veterinary CareB. Training Personnel and Handling Incidents

V. Assuring Public TrustA. Ethical Considerations and EuthanasiaB. Public Relations, Customer Service and Professionalism

How is the Animal Resources Exam Administered?

Pencil-and-paper exam administered at a conference or at individual institutions in fall of2006 :

• NCAB Meeting• AALAS National Meeting

Contact AALAS to locate a meeting nearest to you!

Are There Study Materials for CMAR?

• CMAR Reference List can be downloaded from AALAS Web site or contact AALAS Office.

• CMAR Resource Kit is available from AALAS. It contains all reference materials on the CMAR Reference List.

How Do I Apply for the Animal Resources Exam?

• Send completed application and payment to AALAS.

• CMAR application can be obtained on the Web, by email, phone or FOD.

Recent changes

• Appeals form• Maintenance form• Proctoring

Guidelines• AR Exam length and

time•150 Questions•3 hours

Appeals Form

• Submit form to AALAS• Attach a completed

CMAR Application Form • Attach 3 letters of

recommendation • Attach resume • Do not submit payment

for exam fees.• Attach documentation

for the activities you list as substitute criteria.

Maintenance Form

• Candidates who have not successfully passed the AR exam and applied to ICPM within the 15-month period must • submit a form• pay a

maintenance fee ($25)

Proctors

• AALAS staff, CMAR-certified AALAS/LAMA members, or a member of a human resources department are eligible

• Proctors must sign a confidentiality form • No proctor may be in the direct or indirect

reporting structure of the exam candidate.• Proctors must hold the title of manager or

higher, or be a member of the human resources department.

CMAR Re-Certification

To maintain your status of CMAR-certification, you must…

•Re-certify for CMAR•Every two years

CMAR Re-CertificationDemonstrate continuing

competence through continuing education

• Submit to AALAS a record of 24 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years.

• Submit to AALAS a re-certification fee $40 for AALAS/LAMA members, $75 for non-members

Please note that re-certification is mandatory to retain your status as a CMAR.

CMAR Re-CertificationIf a CMAR-certified manager does NOT re-certify…

• CMAR certification becomes INACTIVE 4 months after the re-certification anniversary date has passed.

• Status remains INACTIVE for 2 years past the CMAR anniversary date, unless re-certification requirements are satisfied.

• If status is still INACTIVE past the 2-year CMAR anniversary date, CMAR status is lost.

• To regain CMAR status, the AR Exam must be retaken and all exam fees paid.

Comparison of CMAR Re-certification with

Registry

CMAR• Mandatory• Done every 2

years• 24 CEUs/2 yr• Fee – $40

members/$75 non-members

Registry• Voluntary• Done every 2 years• 24 CEUs/2 yrs LATG• Free for AALAS

members ($40 for nonmembers)

CMAR re-certification vs Registry

How is CMAR re-certification similar to the Registry?

• Both the CMAR re-certification program and the Registry operate on a two-year cycle.

• In both programs, you submit your CEUs every two years.

CMAR re-certification vs Registry

How is CMAR re-certification different from the Registry?

• The Registry is a voluntary program. You don’t lose your technician certification if you choose to not participate in the Registry. It is also free for AALAS members.

• CMAR re-certification is mandatory. Managers not re-certifying their CMAR credential risk losing their status as a CMAR.

Questions or More Information?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

9190 Crestwyn Hills Drive Memphis, TN 38125

Phone: (901) 754-8620 www.aalas.org