1. Alaska Section: 608

2.  Recertification Journal: Obtain a minimum of 18 recertification units during your three-year certification period. Document them in your recertification journal.  Examination: Sit for the exam. (Required if your certification expired and is past the six- month grace period.)

3.  Contains criteria for claiming RU Credits  Maximum #RUs each category  Review journal to properly categorize RUs  Journal provides information on type of documentation required for recertification

4.  Professional Development  Employment o Full-time 3.6 RUs/yr – 3yr max 10.8 RUs  Courses – Instructor Credit  Courses – Student Credit  Meetings o ASQ Member Meeting – 0.3 RUs

5.  Committees – ASQ o Elected Officer: Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer – 2.0 RUs/yr o Member Leader in appointed position: Example – Membership Chair, Recertification Chair – 1.5 RUs/yr  Certification  Exam Proctoring  Electronic Media  Publishing

6.  READ ALL the information under each section in the journal prior to categorizing claimed RUs!!!!!!  Use the journal or create an outline/spreadsheet to record your activity under each category  Include EVIDENCE of claimed RU activity – REQUIRED! o Records of continuing education/content description/credits received/employment/etc.  Verify most recent revision date of journal for current cost of recertification

7.  Submit to Recertification Chair 1 month prior to due date for review  Recertification chair reviews documentation, supporting evidence of RUs claimed, proper categories of RUs  Asks for clarification if indicated  Successful application sign off - Returns application, journal packet to individual  Individual is responsible for mailing check and application to ASQ Headquarters

8.  Recertify by Exam up to 1yr before/after expiration date  For extenuating circumstances you MUST contact ASQ Headquarters (Recertification Coordinator) directly PRIOR to your expiration date

9.  Go To ASQ Website o Member Log-in o Certification o Frequently Asked Questions  Contact local section: Recertification Chair  Contact ASQ Headquarters directly

10.  Recertification Chair o Kim Ruechel – kruechel@bbak.orgkruechel@bbak.org  Back-up o Anna Cline – annacline09@gmail.comannacline09@gmail.com