Why Certify?

Demonstrates commitment to profession
Builds self-esteem
Reflects achievement
Enhances your profession’s image
Establishes professional credentials
Improves career opportunities and advancement
May provide increased earning potential
Improves skill and knowledge
Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities
Offers greater professional recognition from peers

Eligibility Criteria

Journey Toward TAGME Certification

Candidates must satisfy specific eligibility requirements to embark on their journey or to maintain the C-TAGME credential. It is the candidate’s responsibility to fully comply with all procedures and
deadlines to establish eligibility for the assessment(s).

Assessment Fee

All payments will be received online during the time of application. Paypal account and/or credit card is acceptable; there is no other payment option.

When to Apply

Initial and Maintenance of Certification

Applications for 2020 will be accepted from June 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020. Click HERE to access TAGME’s Applicant Portal.

Application Completion

Applications must be complete, including supporting documention, by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on July 31, 2020. No late or incomplete applications will be reviewed.

Knowledge Content Areas

Academic curriculum
Required annual surveys
ECFMG
Program reporting
Milestones
Evaluations
CCCs
Procedure logs
Site visits
Web navigation
CLER
Learning and work environment
Recruitment

Assessment Resources Currently in Use

We are pleased to present the 2019
189 initial candidates that have successfully achieved certification, and the 66 TAGME members maintaining membership by successfully completing the Maintenance of Certification assessment. Congratulations to all!

Annette Lemire, C-TAGME, President

2019 Certification Assessment Pass Rates

Assessment Group	Pass Rate	Average Score
2018 Retakes	44%	77%
2019 Initial Attempt	46%	76%
2019 Initial Re-take Attempt	44%	78%
2019 MOC Attempt	75%	82%
2019 MOC Re-take Attempt	78%	83%