TESTING SCHEDULE INFORMATION
TESTING AGENCY
CISA has contracted with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP) to assist in the development, administration, scoring and analysis of its examination. AMP services also include the processing of examination applications and the reporting of scores to candidates who take the examination.
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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
CISA and AMP do not discriminate among candidates on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for Certified Forensic Interviewer
Applicant experience must include two to four years in a public or private position responsible for investigation, interviewing and interrogation. Experience as a full time faculty member at an accredited educational institution teaching interview and interrogation techniques shall meet the one of the three education/experience requirements listed below.
1)Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of experience as stated above
2)Associates degree plus three years of experience as stated above
3)High school diploma or GED plus four years of experience as stated above
Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Certified Forensic Interviewer.
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RECERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
CISA is committed to the CFI’s professional development through the requirement of continuing education. Continuing Education Credits can be earned through academic study, seminars, articles, and a variety of other ways during a three year period. The CFI recertification will be the anniversary month, every three years, after attaining the CFI designation. For example, if a person passes their CFI exam in June 2003, that person will be expected to achieve their Continuing Education Credits by the end of June, 2006.
CISA requires a CFI to achieve and submit 24 Continuing Education Credits within the three year timetable with a $125.00 recertification fee. The way to accomplish the Continuing Education Credits will be listed and sent to you after successful completion of the CFI Exam.
CISA requires a CFI to provide documentation to support their claims for Continuing Education Credits. This will be accomplished by using proof of attendance, letter of completion, copy of article, transcripts, or other verifiable means deemed appropriate. These documents must be presented when sending in your application for recertification for your CFI designation.
CISA’s Advisory Committee will give special consideration, when petitioned for specific Continuing Education Credits.
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The CFI examination is delivered via computer at over 100 AMP Assessment Centers geographically located throughout the United States. There are no application deadlines and a candidate who meets eligibility requirements may submit an application and fee at any time. The examination is administered by appointment only Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The examination is not offered on the following holidays:
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Candidates must submit the appropriate fee with a complete examination application according to the following schedule. Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), cashier’s check or money order made payable to AMP. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.
Examination Fee: $375.00
Re-Examination Fee: $200.00
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Assessment Centers are typically located in H&R Block offices. A current list of Assessment Centers can be viewed at www.goAMP.com. Specific address information will be provided when a candidate schedules an examination appointment.
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES
CISA and AMP comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strive to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to take the examination solely by reason of that disability. AMP will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Wheelchair access is available at all established Assessment Centers. Candidates with visual, sensory or physical disabilities that would prevent them from taking the examination under standard conditions may request special accommodations and arrangements. To request special accommodations, complete the REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS form, included in this handbook then submit it with your application and fee at least forty-five (45) business days prior to your desired testing date. Please inform AMP of your need for special accommodations when scheduling your examination.
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TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR THE DEAF
AMP is equipped with Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) to assist deaf and hearing-impaired candidates. TDD calling is available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST) Monday-Friday at 913/495-4437. This TDD phone option is for individuals equipped with compatible TDD machinery.
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The Application Process
Complete all sections of the application form included in this handbook or downloaded from www.goAMP.com and submit it to AMP with the appropriate fee (paid by credit card, cashier’s check or money order), and a copy of certified transcript of education to the address indicated on the form. The application will be returned if it is incomplete, illegible or submitted with an incorrect fee. As part of the application process, AMP or CISA may conduct a background investigation in order to verify the information provided by the applicant. After eligibility requirements are satisfied, there are two ways to schedule an appointment for the CFI Examination.
1. Schedule Online: The candidate may complete the scheduling process in one online session by visiting www.goAMP.com and clicking on the link Online Application/Scheduling. The computer screens will guide the candidate through the complete scheduling process. If special accommodations are being requested, please contact AMP at 888/519-9901.
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2. Call AMP to Schedule a Testing Appointment: Contact AMP at 888/519-9901 to schedule a testing appointment. This toll-free number is answered from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CST) Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday.
Be prepared to confirm a location and a preferred date and time for testing and to provide your Social Security number as a unique identification number. Applications will be processed and a confirmation notice sent within two weeks. If a confirmation notice is not received within three (3) weeks, contact AMP at 888/519-9901. When you call to schedule an appointment for examination, you will be notified of the time to report to the center. Please make a note of it because you will NOT receive an admission ticket.
| If you contact AMP by 3:00 p.m. CST on… |
Your examination may be scheduled as early as… |
| Monday |
Thursday |
| Tuesday |
Friday |
| Wednesday |
Monday |
| Thursday |
Tuesday |
| Friday |
Wednesday |
A candidate’s application is valid for ninety (90) days during which the candidate must schedule an appointment to test on the computer and take the examination. A candidate who fails to schedule an appointment within the ninety (90) day eligibility period forfeits the application and all fees paid to take the examination. Another complete application and examination fee are required to reapply for examination. A candidate is allowed to take only the examination for which application is made and a confirmation notice is received. Unscheduled candidates (walk-ins) are not tested.
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EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT CHANGES
A candidate may reschedule an appointment for examination at no charge once by calling AMP at 888/519-9901 at least four business days prior to the scheduled testing session. (See table below.)
| If the Examination is scheduled on . . . |
AMP must be contacted by 3:00 p.m. CST to reschedule the Examination by the. . . |
| Monday |
previous Tuesday |
| Tuesday |
previous Wednesday |
| Wednesday |
previous Thursday |
| Thursday |
previous Friday |
| Friday |
previous Monday |
Please note a candidate who wishes to reschedule an examination but fails to contact AMP at least four business days prior to the scheduled testing session, who wishes to reschedule a second time, who appears more than fifteen (15) minutes late for an examination and cannot be seated, or who fails to report for an examination appointment, forfeits the application and all fees paid to take the examination. Another complete application and examination fee is required to reapply for examination.