2. presenters Kamalpreet dhillon, mba, cmrp Franklin pangrazi, mba, cmrp
Project Manager | UW Medicine Purchasing Manager | Olympic Medical Center

3. Why CMRP? Distinguish yourself in a competitive marketplace
Competitive advantage to the individual and organozation
Illustrates commitment to career & dedication to the profession.
Verify/validate own knowledge and skills
Enhance professional credibility
Promote recognition from peers & employers
Enhance feeling of accomplishment
Increase confidence in ability to perform job
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth
Increase marketability, get a competitive edge
Meet a job/employer requirement
Increase potential for higher salary
Increase value of services provided by an employer
Better opportunities for career advancement
Respect of colleagues/peers
Personal gratification
Prestige
Increased networking opportunities

4. Learning Objectives The Basics Content Areas Practice Exam
Cognitive levels (question types)
Identify CMRP resources
Create a personalized CMRP Study Plan.
The Basics
Procurement, Product Value Analysis
Inventory Distribution Management
Information Systems & Data Management
Finance
Strategic Planning, Leadership, & Compliance
Content Areas
Review 110 practice questions
Discuss reasoning, tips, and techniques
Practice Exam
All attendees receive:
Presentation
Practice questions w/answers
CMRP Study Plan
After the Class
Based on Materials Management Review Guide 6th Edition.
Does not cover all CMRP Content Outline content
CMRP Exam questions may test content not covered
Practice questions are not written by the AHA-CC
Participation does not guarantee passing the Exam

5. Why CMRP? Test Administration Why is it important?
Recognizes a level of competency.
Expresses value to your employer.
Encourages continued growth
Distinguish yourself
Surveys shows certifications earn 10% to 25% more
Pride of being elite in your field.
Join over 1,100 who have earned the CMRP
Apply
Submit your
Register
Pay the Registration fees
AHRMM Members $275
Non-members $425
Schedule
Once you’re eligible, schedule your exam
Reschedule once w/in 4 business days − No Charge
Rescheduled w/in 90 days − $100 rescheduling fee
Reschedule after 90 days − resubmit app. & pay fee again

6. Blend of Formal Education and Professional Experience
Exam Eligibility
Blend of Formal Education and Professional Experience
Baccalaureate degree or higher
from an accredited college or university
Associate degree or equivalent
High school diploma
or equivalent
3 years associated healthcare supply chain* experience
5 years associated healthcare
supply chain* experience
7 years associated healthcare
AHRMM Membership is not required!
*Associated healthcare resource and materials management includes persons who are involved in the materials functions of healthcare facilities; or are active in the healthcare materials supply chain, including manufacturers, vendors, distributors, consultants, and employees of group purchasing organizations.

7. AHA Certification Center
Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP)
Independent body
Designed to test full scope competency
Oversee development of the CMRP Exam
Oversee Self-Assessment Exam (SAE)
Certification Program Committee
Content experts
Scoring and analysis
AHA-CC Oversees
Certification application & renewal
Candidate and certificate customer service
AHA-CC engages AMP to assist with:
Test development
Test administration
Scoring, score reporting, and analysis
Ensure reliability and validity, test items are:
Written by experienced healthcare resource and materials managers
Geared to test application of knowledge - not just recall of facts
Reviewed to ensure clarity

8. Reporting For The Exam Where What Tips Reward Rules
Selected H&R Block computers
Photo ID (2 forms of identification)
What
2 hours to answer 110 questions
Results upon completion
Test Scores kept private.
Rules
No personal items allowed
Pencil & paper provided.
Must be return
No eating drinking or smoking
No content questions can be asked
Must ask permission for break & no extra time will be added
Continuously Monitored by audio/video
Tips
Leave questions & return if time
No penalty for guessing
Time button (lower right hand corner) shows clock
Reward
Certificate
Letter
Pin
Employer Notification

9. The CMRP Certification Exam
100 “Scored” multiple choice questions
10 “Trial”/”pretest” Multiple Choice questions
110 Questions
Procurement/Product Value Analysis
Inventory Distribution Management
Information Systems & Data Management
Finance
Strategic Planning, Leadership, & Compliance
5 Content Areas
Recall – able to recall/recognize specific information
Application & Analysis – able to comprehend, relate, or apply knowledge and able to analyze and synthesize information, determine solutions, and/or evaluate the usefulness of a solution
2 Cognitive Levels

10. Content Area/Cognitive Level
Procurement, Product Value Analysis – 28 Questions
Inventory Distribution Management – 25 Questions
Information Systems & Data Management – 9 Questions
Finance – 16 Questions
Strategic Planning, Leadership, & Compliance – 22 Questions

11. Resources Galore! Which resources to use? Learning preference
Area(s) of focus
AHA Certification Center Resources
AHA-CC CMRP Website*
CMRP Candidate Handbook*
Self-Assessment Examination
CMRP SAE Demo*
CMRP SAE
AHRMM Resources
AHRMM CMRP Website*
CMRP Frequently Asked Questions*
CMRP Online Courses**
6 Core Areas
MM Review Guide (6th Edition)**
Hard copy
eBook
Class Resources
PowerPoint Handouts
110 Practice Questions with Answer Key
Study Plan & Study Plan Calendar
*FREE resource
**AHRMM members discount

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