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CDCA/ADEX Manual Study Guide Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - 1. Computer-simulated clinical exam (CSCE) 2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE) Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate. - 1. PASS (75%+) Computer-simulated exam 2. PASS (75%+) Patent Treatment exam 3. Graduated an accredited hygiene program (CODA - Comm. on Dent. Accred.) Explain the 18-month completion rule for successfully completing both the patient-based and computer-based exams. Include the start date of the 18 months and consequences for not completing both exams during an 18-month period. - You've got 18 months from the time you take your 1st exam (PT or Computer) to complete both clinical exams. If you don't complete both in 18 months, you must start over - retaking both exams regardless if you passed one. Explain the 3-time failure rule including policy for retaking both parts of the CDCA/ADEX Examination. - Just like the 18 month rule, if you fail any one exam 3x, you must start over & retake both exams, regardless if you passed one. Discuss the time frame for completion of an online profile. Include the website, verification timeline and reason for late fees. - Create a profile online before registering for exams. Verification usually takes 2-3 business days. A late fee ($250) may apply if you register less than 6 weeks in advance of an exam. PTCE registration closes 3 weeks prior to the exam. Explain the procedure for online creation of a Candidate Profile for the CDCA/ADEX Examinations. Include the specifics for: *Steps 1 through 4.* - Step 1 - Create your profile Step 2 - Upload a photo (clear, recent 200-500 px square) Step 3 - Upload required documents Step 4 - Verification Blue = info for you Red = item requires attention Yellow = optional email - use personal (not school) email address Identify the qualifications for acceptable photos and the purpose and use of photos during the exam. - clear, recent, 200-500 px square, no props, hats, full face. Explain the steps to register for individual and full examinations including the time frame for registration, payment, late applications and applicable late fees, changes to the original CSCE exam date or time and resultant fees and changes to the original PTCE and fees. - Each exam must be registered independently of one another. Fees: $100 - Exam Deferment Fee, or Late withdraw fee $250 - PTCE registration less than 6 weeks prior to exam Discuss refunds/fees applied for a candidate who withdrawals from the examination both prior to and after the registration deadline. - Withdraw on time = full refund Withdraw after deadline = $100 fee Explain the requirements for a candidate who experiences a change in his/her name. - First make sure all of your id's reflect your new name. Then go under 'Profile' 'Name Change Document', and fill out the document. Lastly, contact CDCA to indicate you are requesting a name change Describe the purpose and procedure for a Special Accommodations Request or Special Scheduling Accommodations. - go under 'Profile' 'Special Accommodations Request' and fill out the form. Your request MUST be approved by CDCA prior to scheduling your exam with Prometric M. Explain the PTCE scoring system including the minimum score for each exam. - N. Explain the procedure by CDCA/ADEX for release of a candidate's score. Include explanation of the time frame for release of scores, method of informing the candidate of hi - O. Explain the remediation requirements of CDCA for reexamination of either the computer or patient treatment examinations. - P. Explain the Computer Simulated Clinical Examination (CSCE) including time span for taking the examination, administering agency, registration process, personal identification required for entry, cancellation/reschedule policy and associated fees, tardiness policy & fees and re-registration after failure. - Q. List the disciplines and subject matter included in the CSCE. - R. Identify how the PTCE evaluates the clinical skills and judgement skills of the candidates. - S. Discuss the timeline schedule for the Patient Treatment Clinical Examinations (PTCE) including total time of the exam, set-up time, patient treatment time, registration time, minimal time required for patient treatment and the specific timeline for the am/pm groups. -