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Frequently Asked Administrative Questions
Please send all questions to fim@uow.edu.au
Administrative FAQs
Administrative answers
Who is eligible to do the exam?
The tool is non-discipline specific therefore anyone who
has clinical training (medicine, nursing, allied health) can
become credentialed.
How do I obtain exams and/or
other resources?
Information on obtaining exams is available on the Credentialing page. Information on other resources is available on the Resources page.
How do I obtain training?
There are a few different ways to obtain training. Further
information can be found on the Training
page.
- If there are a significant number of people who require
training from your rehab facility, your facility may
wish to run its own workshop
conducted by a Master Trainer.
- AROC conducts workshops
that are open to anyone interested in being trained, as long as they are clinically trained (medical, nursing, allied health).
Workshops are run at least once a year in major centres around Australia.
- If there is a Facility Trainer at your facility you
may request training from them. AROC plays no part in
this training, except to send resources and exams when needed.
What happens if I fail the exam?
AROC will give you a further chance to pass the exam if you
fail. Note, if you are a new user of the FIM™ or WeeFIM® instrument you are required to attend a training workshop before attempting the exam. It is also wise to study the manual before attempting the exam.
How long should I expect to wait
for my exam result and certificate?
If you do the credentialing exam online you will receive your results immediately, and certificates are sent. Paper exam results and certificates are emailed to facility coordinators.
Who should I contact if I have a
clinical question regarding the FIM™instrument?
AROC (fim@uow.edu.au)
How much does it cost me to complete
the examination?
Examinations are charged
at a fee of $35.00 + GST.
How do I become a Facility Trainer?
Details of how to become a Facility
Trainer can be found on the Training
page.
How often is a credentialed scorer required to recredential?
A credentialed scorer is required to recredential
every two years. The date when your credentialing expires
is shown on your credentialing certificate. Additionally,
AROC regularly sends recredentialing reports to every facility
highlighting the credentialing status of all staff.
* FIM and WeeFIM are trademarks of the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation, a division of UB Foundation Activities, Inc.
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