Pass rates on licensure exams for mental and behavioral health professionals are lower than those on comparable exams in the medical field (e.g., the United States Medical Licensing Exam for doctors, the National Council Licensure Examination for nurses) — and there are significant pass-rate disparities by race/ethnicity, primary language and age. This session will offer a deep dive into the pass-rate data, the response by test-makers, a consideration of exams as part of the licensure process, and insights into what has been proven to improve pass-rate outcomes on standardized exams across all industries.
Learning Objectives:
Summarize licensure exam pass-rate data and define the problem statement they present.
Explain the test-makers’ response through recent test changes.
Recommend means of improving outcomes across all licensures and test-taker demographics.
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