The Council for Homeopathic Certification (CHC), with assistance from Assessment Systems, an internationally recognized psychometric and testing consulting firm, conducted its first Job Analysis (JA) survey of the homeopathic profession in December 2014. Approximately 200 practicing homeopaths completed the survey.

To ensure the CHC certification exam is valid (e.g., the content of the exam accurately reflects what homeopathic practitioners do on the job), it is necessary to conduct surveys of practitioners to assess the tasks they are performing. This is called a Job Analysis (JA). The primary purpose of the JA is to ensure exam content reflects expectations of an entry-level practitioner in the profession of homeopathy. Since the field of homeopathy as practiced in the U.S. and Canada is evolving, it is extremely important to continually review and update the content of the CHC exam accordingly. Best practice in exam validation requires a new JA at least every five years. 

The primary purpose of a JA is to update examination content outlines to reflect the current practice of an entry-level practitioner in the profession of homeopathy. Since the field of homeopathy as practiced in the U.S. is evolving, it is extremely important to continually review and update the content of the examinations. In addition to assuring that the content for the CCH certification examination is based on current practice, the JA also provides a snapshot of the profession of homeopathy as it is being practiced today. It is important to note, however, that the 2014 JTA also surveyed homeopaths who are not CHC certified. 

To view the JA survey report, please click here.