For IHs the most recognized professional credential is the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), obtained through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Obtaining the CIH requires passing a comprehensive exam in relevant subject matter rubrics after meeting education and work experience requirements. This roundtable discussion will cover requirements to sit for the exam and information on preparation strategies. The perspectives will cover self-assessment, gathering study materials, forming a game plan, and getting focused for the exam. Lessons learned from both those who were and those who were not initially successful will be given. There will also be discussion on the recent updates to the CIH Role Delineation and Task Analysis and ways that employers can use CIH exam preparation as a means to guide staff development and training. The session will benefit students entering the profession, current professionals working to obtain the CIH, and their employers. Please note that this session is not intended to take the place of an exam review course.
• Requirements to Sit for the CIH Exam. L. O'Donnell, ABIH, Lansing, MI.
• ABIH Role Delineation Study. S. Gaffney, ChemRisk, Inc., San Francisco, CA.
• Gearing Up for the Exam. N. Greeson, Duke University, Hillsborough, NC.
• Hitting a Home Run....Second at Bat.... C. Ficklen, MTI, Inc., Hampton, VA.
• Preparing for Certification Exams - The Canadian Perspective. K. Schmidt, Advanced Environmental Corp., London, ON, Canada.
• Using the CIH to Enhance Global IH Professional Development. P. Logan, 3M, St. Paul, MN.