Fairness Policy
Fairness is addressed through non-discrimination, accommodation, and exam development. A non-discrimination policy and accessibility for testing accommodations are enforced by the NPCP team and made requisite to the test administration company. Fair access to certification is assured through PSI’s consistent application of admissions and administration policies at all testing centers as well as through online proctoring. Fairness is furthered throughout exam construction. Fairness in exam construction relies heavily on the participation of many professionals representing a broad spectrum of schools, regions, and in the case of Pilates, lineages in every step of exam development.
Non-Discrimination
No applicant for NPCP certification will be denied on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates who have any sort of impairment e.g., walking, talking, hearing, reading, performing manual tasks, etc. To apply for reasonable accommodations, the candidate must submit documentation provided by an appropriate licensed professional on the professional’s letterhead. The documentation must include a diagnosis of the disability and specific recommendations for accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are considered based on the candidate’s request, disability, documentation submitted, and appropriateness of the request. Reasonable accommodations do not include steps that fundamentally alter the purpose or nature of the examination.
Exam Development
Fairness in exam construction relies heavily on the participation of many professionals (Subject Matter Experts) representing a broad spectrum of schools, regions, and in the case of Pilates, lineages in every step of exam development. Also critical is the oversight of the process by psychometricians and test development professionals. Throughout the process, these best practices guide the exam construction.
Best practices include:
- Standardization of item development
- Rigorous item review and approval processes
- Ongoing data collection and analysis of exam and item results
- Documentation of test development processes and ongoing evaluation
To review exam construction, click relevant steps below:
Job Task Analysis
Item Writing
Exam Review
Exam Question Analysis
Passing Point Determination Study