AHIP Help session at MCMLA 2007 Export

@inproceedings{citeulike:1841006, abstract = {PDF of AHIP presentation at the 2007 Joint Meeting of the Midwest and Midcontinental Chapters of the Medical Library Association.}, author = {Lynne}, citeulike-article-id = {1841006}, comment = {MLA's Credentialing Program A Quick Overview Presentation created by Anna Beth (Crabtree) Morgan, A.H.I.P., 2003 • The Academy of Health Information Professionals is a professional development and career recognition program of the Medical Library Association. • There are a variety of AHIP membership levels -- all of which are considered to be fully qualified members of the Academy of Health Information Professionals. What's the Point? • A structure for professional development • Mentoring and support • Encouragement and recognition of professional activities • Recognition of commitment to professional development • ” Visible” sign to employers Who applies for AHIP membership? (the Academy of Health Information Professionals) • Members of MLA • Chapter members of MLA • Non-members of MLA Note: There are more than 1,000 health information professionals in AHIP, representing the full range of work experience and accomplishments found among health information professionals. Am I Eligible to Apply? I. Academic Preparation (1) Do you have an ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science? or (2) Do you have another master's degree? Can you document coursework in all seven Essential Areas of Knowledge? II. Professional Experience 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge 1 Information Systems and Technology 2 Development and Management of Information Services 3 Health Sciences Resource Management 4 Instructional Support Systems 5 Health Sciences Environment and Information Policy 6 Health Sciences Information Services 7 Research, Analysis, and Interpretation The AHIP Levels • Provisional • Member • Senior • Distinguished • Emeritus Members at each level are full members of the Academy Provisional Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALA-accredited master's degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Currently employed in the health information field with less than 5 years of experience OR currently seeking employment with less than 5 years of experience . • As a new AHIP member, a mentor is assigned. • Must document 8 hours of continuing education per year. • Provisional fee is paid once during a five year period although provisional membership must be renewed annually Member Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALAaccredited master's degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Has worked in the health information field for five or more years. • Fifty (50) points of professional accomplishments completed in the past 5 years. Senior Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALA accredited master's degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Has worked in the health information field for five or more years. • Eighty (80) points of professional accomplishments completed in the past 5 years. No more than 50 points may be sponsored instruction. • At least 5 of the 80 points must be professional association activities, not necessarily in MLA. Distinguished Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALA-accredited master's degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Has worked in the health information field for ten or more years. • 120 points of professional accomplishments completed in the past 5 years. No more than 50 points may be sponsored instruction. • At least 10 of the 120 points, must be professional association activities. At least 5 of 120 must be MLA activities. Emeritus Level • Retired. • Prior member of the academy at any level, (except Provisional), at the time of retirement, and has been credentialed/certified by MLA for 10 consecutive years at the time of retirement. • No points are required to renew at this level. • Send a written request, Emeritus Form, and copies of your last certificate(s) to MLA headquarters. Comparison of AHIP Levels (See pdf for properly formatted table.) AHIP Education Health Info. Professional Max CE Extra Renewal Levels Requirements Work Activity Points Points Assoc Pts Term Experience Required Allowed Required Provisional under at least 8 pts Annually 5 years per year Member 5 or 50 points 50 points 5 years more yrs Senior 5 or 80 points 50 points 5 points 5 years more yrs Distinguished 10 or 120 points 50 points 10 points 5 years more yrs (5 MLA pts) Emeritus 10 or Ten Years Completed areas more yrs Credentialed/Certified All require an ALA accredited master's degree or another master's plus training in the 7 essential Not required AHIP on MLANET <a href="http://www.mlanet.org/academy/">http://www.mlanet.org/academy/</a> Portfolio Review Process 1. It begins at MLA Headquarters 2. Primary Review (by a MLA Credentialing Committee member) 3. Secondary Review (by the Credentialing Committee's Chair Designate) 4. It ends at MLA Headquarters New \& Coming Soon! • No documentation required for membership renewal at same level • Online forms from MLANET • Online renewal at the same level with credit card only • Provisional membership available to those with less than five years experience who are currently seeking employment in the field ” Who you gonna call”….. about Credentialing? Lisa C. Fried, MA Coordinator, Credentialing, Professional Recognition and Careers Medical Library Association Phone: (312) 419-9094 x28 Fax: (312) 419-8950 E-mail: mlapd2@mlahq.org or call your Chapter Credentialing Liaison MIDWEST: Sharon Kambeitz-Lumphrey, MLIS, AHIP 612-863-9060 | sharon.kambeitz@allina.com MIDCONTINENTAL: Lynne M. Fox, AMLS, MA, AHIP 303-724- 2121| Lynne.Fox@uchsc.edu Gayle Willard, MLS, AHIP 785-532-6006 | gwillard@vet.ksu.edu }, editor = {Midwest: and Sharon and Midcontinental: and Lynne and Gayle}, keywords = {ahip, mcmla}, posted-at = {2007-10-30 14:27:04}, priority = {0}, title = {AHIP Help session at MCMLA 2007} }

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(the Academy of Health Information Professionals) • Members of MLA • Chapter members of MLA • Non-members of MLA Note: There are more than 1,000 health information professionals in AHIP, representing the full range of work experience and accomplishments found among health information professionals. Am I Eligible to Apply? I. Academic Preparation (1) Do you have an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science? or (2) Do you have another master’s degree? Can you document coursework in all seven Essential Areas of Knowledge? II. Professional Experience 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge 1 Information Systems and Technology 2 Development and Management of Information Services 3 Health Sciences Resource Management 4 Instructional Support Systems 5 Health Sciences Environment and Information Policy 6 Health Sciences Information Services 7 Research, Analysis, and Interpretation The AHIP Levels • Provisional • Member • Senior • Distinguished • Emeritus Members at each level are full members of the Academy Provisional Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALA-accredited master’s degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Currently employed in the health information field with less than 5 years of experience OR currently seeking employment with less than 5 years of experience . • As a new AHIP member, a mentor is assigned. • Must document 8 hours of continuing education per year. • Provisional fee is paid once during a five year period although provisional membership must be renewed annually Member Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALAaccredited master’s degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Has worked in the health information field for five or more years. • Fifty (50) points of professional accomplishments completed in the past 5 years. Senior Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALA accredited master’s degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Has worked in the health information field for five or more years. • Eighty (80) points of professional accomplishments completed in the past 5 years. No more than 50 points may be sponsored instruction. • At least 5 of the 80 points must be professional association activities, not necessarily in MLA. Distinguished Level • Has ALA-accredited MLS or a non-ALA-accredited master’s degree with documented coursework in the 7 Essential Areas of Knowledge. • Has worked in the health information field for ten or more years. • 120 points of professional accomplishments completed in the past 5 years. No more than 50 points may be sponsored instruction. • At least 10 of the 120 points, must be professional association activities. At least 5 of 120 must be MLA activities. Emeritus Level • Retired. • Prior member of the academy at any level, (except Provisional), at the time of retirement, and has been credentialed/certified by MLA for 10 consecutive years at the time of retirement. • No points are required to renew at this level. • Send a written request, Emeritus Form, and copies of your last certificate(s) to MLA headquarters. Comparison of AHIP Levels (See pdf for properly formatted table.) AHIP Education Health Info. Professional Max CE Extra Renewal Levels Requirements Work Activity Points Points Assoc Pts Term Experience Required Allowed Required Provisional under at least 8 pts Annually 5 years per year Member 5 or 50 points 50 points 5 years more yrs Senior 5 or 80 points 50 points 5 points 5 years more yrs Distinguished 10 or 120 points 50 points 10 points 5 years more yrs (5 MLA pts) Emeritus 10 or Ten Years Completed areas more yrs Credentialed/Certified All require an ALA accredited master's degree or another master's plus training in the 7 essential Not required AHIP on MLANET <a href="http://www.mlanet.org/academy/">http://www.mlanet.org/academy/</a> Portfolio Review Process 1. It begins at MLA Headquarters 2. Primary Review (by a MLA Credentialing Committee member) 3. Secondary Review (by the Credentialing Committee’s Chair Designate) 4. It ends at MLA Headquarters New & Coming Soon! • No documentation required for membership renewal at same level • Online forms from MLANET • Online renewal at the same level with credit card only • Provisional membership available to those with less than five years experience who are currently seeking employment in the field “Who you gonna call”….. about Credentialing? Lisa C. Fried, MA Coordinator, Credentialing, Professional Recognition and Careers Medical Library Association Phone: (312) 419-9094 x28 Fax: (312) 419-8950 E-mail: mlapd2@mlahq.org or call your Chapter Credentialing Liaison MIDWEST: Sharon Kambeitz-Lumphrey, MLIS, AHIP 612-863-9060 | sharon.kambeitz@allina.com MIDCONTINENTAL: Lynne M. Fox, AMLS, MA, AHIP 303-724- 2121| Lynne.Fox@uchsc.edu Gayle Willard, MLS, AHIP 785-532-6006 | gwillard@vet.ksu.edu AU - Lynne A2 - Midwest: A2 - Sharon A2 - Midcontinental: A2 - Lynne A2 - Gayle ER -