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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