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Academy of Health Information Professionals</h1> <h2> Points and Documentation FAQ </h2> <p><a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/acadfaq.html">Return to General Information FAQ</a> | <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/pointindex.html">View the Points Index Page</a> </p> <blockquote> <table class="pagenavtable"> <tr> <td> <h5 style="margin-top: 0">Renewal</h5> <ul> <li><a href="#1">Now that I am a member of the academy, when do I need to renew my membership?</a> <li><a href="#2">Can I upgrade in less than the five-year renewal time?</a></li> <li><a href="#3">Can I renew my academy membership if I am retired?</a></li> </ul> <h5>Required Documentation/Points</h5> <ul> <li><a href="#4">Whom should I ask to verify my employment?</a></li> <li><a href="#5">What documentation is needed for Essential Areas of Knowledge?</a></li> <li><a href="#6">If I have a nursing degree, which Essential Areas of Knowledge may I claim?</a></li> <li><a href="#7">I serve on a subcommittee of a national MLA committee. What points am I entitled to?</a></li> <li><a href="#8">I am a Chapter Council representative, which also makes me an officer in my local chapter. What points can I earn?</a></li> <li><a href="#9">What are "official MLA activities" (those activities which meet the 5-point requirement) for Distinguished Member?</a></li> <li><a href="#10">How can I be sure that a course has been approved for MLA contact hours?</a></li> <li><a href="#11">I have been appointed to an MLA committee. Why can't I count it now, after two months?</a></li> <li><a href="#12">I have more activities than I need for the level for which I am applying. Do I need to list them all?</a></li> <li><a href="#13">As president of my state association, I am expected to write an article for the association newsletter. Can I get points for the newsletter articles?</a></li> <li><a href="#14">Can grants be counted toward individual accomplishments for the academy?</a></li> <li><a href="#15">How many points are awarded for MLA Continuing Education course development?</a></li> <li><a href="#16">Do co-chairs of committees or organizations receive the same points as chairs?</a></li> <li><a href="#17">What forms do I need to apply for each level?</a></li> <li><a href="#18">What documentation is needed for a journal article?</a></li> <li><a href="#19">What documentation is needed to apply at the Emeritus level?</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> <a name="1"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  Now that I am a member of the academy, when do I need to renew my membership?</h4> <p>Membership extends for a period of five years, and must be renewed at least every five years. Members may renew at any time by completing a minimum of fifty points of professional activities in the five years after full recognition or five years from the last date of renewal, whichever is the most recent. Membership may be maintained at the <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/summ.html">highest level</a> you achieved in the academy without a lapse in membership by completing the requirements for that level (one exception is that Provisional Members may not renew again as a Provisional Member after serving at that level the maximum five-year period). Membership status may be advanced to a higher level if the professional experience, professional membership, and professional accomplishment requirements for that level are met.</p> <a name="2"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  Can I upgrade in less than the five-year renewal time?</h4> <p>Yes. You can submit a new portfolio which will result in a new five year time span for points and a new fee. Your new certificate will reflect the five year following the upgrade. </p> <a name="3"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  Can I renew my academy membership if I am retired?</h4> <p>Yes. You can request Emeritus status if you have been a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals (at any level except Provisional) at the time of retirement and have been credentialied/certified by MLA for at least ten consecutive years at the time of retirement.</p> <a name="4"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  Whom should I ask to verify my employment?</h4> <p>Employment can be verified by the director of the library where you work, the administrator to whom you report, or your personnel department. It can also be verified with a copy of your contract letter. </p> <a name="5"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  What documentation is needed for Essential Areas of Knowledge?</h4> <p>Official transcripts are required for formal course work. In addition, if one cannot reasonably assume from the title of the course that the <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/knowledge.html">Essential Areas of Knowledge</a> would have been covered, a syllabus or detailed course outline showing the specific subject matter covered is required. Certificates of completion are required for continuing education courses. </p> <a name="6"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  If I have a nursing degree, which <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/knowledge.html">Essential Areas of Knowledge</a> may I claim?</h4> <p>Applicants who have a degree in nursing may claim competency in one area by virtue of holding a nursing degree (Health Sciences Environment).</p> <a name="7"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  I serve on a subcommittee of a national <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/about/leaders/committ.html">MLA committee</a>. What points am I entitled to?</h4> <p>The same number of points as members of the national committee. </p> <a name="8"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  I am a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/http://www.chaptercouncil.mlanet.org/index.html">Chapter Council</a> representative, which also makes me an officer in my local chapter. What points can I earn?</h4> <p>Points for an activity can only be counted once. So you can receive points either as a Chapter Council representative or as a chapter officer. As another example: if an individual serves as an ex-officio member of a committee by virtue of holding an office or being on another committee, he/she can count only the office or committee, not the committee on which he/she is ex-officio. </p> <a name="9"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  What are "official MLA activities" (those activities which meet the 5-point requirement) for Distinguished Member?</h4> <p> Those which involve service to the association, such as holding office or serving on committees at the national, chapter, or section level; or designing or teaching a course for MLA. Publishing an article in the <i>Journal of the Medical Library Association</i> or the <i>MLA News</i>, taking an MLA continuing education course, or attending MLA meetings (national or regional) do NOT count as official MLA activities. (These activities may still qualify for academy points, but under other categories). </p> <a name="10"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  How can I be sure that a course has been approved for MLA contact hours?</h4> <p> The course should state "Approved for (number) Contact Hours." Courses for which approval is pending should state that MLA contact hours have been applied for. When in doubt, ask the person sponsoring the course. If approval has not been applied for, you can still receive individual points by submitting an Individual Participant Form (Form IPR). Please refer to the MLANET Clearinghouse for a list of currently approved MLA CE courses.</p> <a name="11"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  I have been appointed to an <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/about/leaders/committ.html">MLA committee</a>. Why can't I count it now, after two months?</h4> <p>The academy honors work after completion. Committee appointments count after completion of a full year of service.</p> <a name="12"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  I have more activities than I need for the level for which I am applying. Do I need to list them all?</h4> <p>No. Select the ones that are easiest to document and send those. For example, if you are renewing at the same level, you only need 50 points. You might want to list additional (60 to 70) points, in case questions arise. </p> <a name="13"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  As president of my state association, I am expected to write an article for the association newsletter. Can I get points for the newsletter articles?</h4> <p>No. Remember, any activity which is part of your regular job assignment or committee assignment may not be claimed for academy points. However, holding an office in your state association will earn points in the academy. </p> <a name="14"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  Can grants be counted toward individual accomplishments for the academy?</h4> <p>Yes. The Credentialing Committee has amended the point structure to include grants in the individual accomplishments section. Personnel involved in a grant that has been approved and funded since July 1, 1989, are awarded points as follows: Principal/project investigator or co-principal/project investigators = 10 points; key personnel listed on a funded grant = 5 points; proposal reviewer for granting agency/organization = 5 points. </p> <a name="15"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  How many points are awarded for MLA Continuing Education (CE) course development?</h4> <p>MLA CE developers receive two times the number of points awarded to attendees. </p> <a name="16"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  Do co-chairs of committees or organizations receive the same points as chairs?</h4> <p>Yes. </p> <a name="17"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  What forms do I need to apply for each level?</h4> <p>Forms are listed below by level. </p> <p>Download PDF and RTF versions as indicated or visit the <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms.html">Forms</a> page for more information.)</p> <h5>Provisional</h5> <ol> <li><b>Form BIO</b>: Biographical Data Form <br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/bio1_20080205.pdf">Download PDF</a> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/> <br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/bio1_20080205.rtf">Download RTF</a></li> <li> <b>Form KNO</b>: Evidence of Essential Knowledge <br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/formkno.pdf">Download PDF</a> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/> <br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/kno2.rtf">Download RTF</a></li> <li> <b>Self Review and Plan Forms</b> (complete all three): </li> </ol> <ul> <li><b>Form <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/formsrp1_102000.pdf">SRP-1</a></b> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/></li> <li> <b>Form <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/formsrp2_102000.pdf">SRP-2</a></b> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/></li> <li><b>Form <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/formsrp3_102000.pdf">SRP-3</a></b> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/></li> </ul> <h5>Member, Senior, and Distinguished</h5> <ol> <li><b>Form BIO</b>: Biographical Data Form<br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/bio1_20080205.pdf">Download PDF</a> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/><br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/bio1_20080205.rtf">Download RTF</a></li> <li> <b>Form KNO</b>: Evidence of Essential Knowledge<br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/formkno.pdf">Download PDF</a> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/><br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/kno2.rtf">Download RTF</a></li> <li><b>LEDGER</b>: Ledger of Points<br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/ledger1_20070801.pdf">Download PDF</a> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/><br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/ledger1_20070801.rtf">Download RTF</a></li> </ol> <h5>Emeritus</h5> <ol> <li><b>Form EMERITUS</b>: Biographical Data Form<br> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/emeritus_022003.pdf">Download PDF</a> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/common/img/software/adobe-pdf.gif" alt="[PDF]"/> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/forms/emeritus_022003.rtf">Download RTF</a></li> </ol> <a name="18"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  What documentation is needed for a journal article?</h4> <p>For a refereed journal, attach a copy of the first page of the journal, a copy of the page where the author's name appears, and a copy of the page indicating that the journal is refereed. (The page indicating that the journal is refereed is not required for library science journals.) For a non-refereed journal, attach a copy of the first page and of the page where the author's name is listed. </p> <a name="19"></a> <h4> <a href="#top"><img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/2000/2000bttn_toppg.gif" width="22" height="16" border="0" alt="To top of page"></a>  What documentation is needed to apply at the Emeritus level?</h4> <p>Send a written request to the Professional Development Department, along with Form EMERITUS and copies of your academy certificate(s).</p> <p><br><a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/academy/acadfaq.html">Return to General Information FAQ</a>.</p>   </div> </td> <td id="tpl-right"> <div class="padded">  <div class="feature"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/http://www.r2library.com/"> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/sponsors/rittenhouse_dec07.jpg" alt="Thanks to Rittenhouse for their sponsorship of the MLA Website!" title="Thanks to Rittenhouse for their sponsorship of the MLA Website!"/></a> </div> <div class="feature"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/http://www.mosbysnursingindex.com/"> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/sponsors/elsevier_public.jpg" alt="Thanks to Mosby's Nursing Index for their sponsorship of the MLA Website!" title="Thanks to Mosby's Nursing Index for their sponsorship of the MLA Website!"/></a> </div> <div class="feature"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/http://www.psychiatryonline.com/"> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/sponsors/appi_200804.jpg" alt="Thanks to American Psychiatric Publishing for their sponsorship of the MLA Website!" title="Thanks to American Psychiatric Publishing for their sponsorship of the MLA Website!"/></a> </div>  </div> </td> </tr> <tr id="tpl-footer"> <td colspan="3" id="tpl-footer"> <div id="ftr-ad"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/http://www.endojournals.org/"> <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/pix/sponsors/endocrine_200804.gif" alt="Thanks to the Endocrine Society for their sponsorship of the MLA website!" title="Thanks to the Endocrine Society for their sponsorship of the MLA website!"/></a></div> <div id="ftr-nav"> <p>Members-only benefits and documents that are linked from public MLANET sites are identified by a members-only icon. <img src="/web/20080702055657im_/http://www.mlanet.org/images/template/icon/members-only-standard.gif" alt="[MO]" title="Members-only"/> </p> </div> <p> <a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/" title="Medical Library Association Home"> <strong>Medical Library Association</strong></a><br/> <big>312.419.9094</big>   <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/mailto:info@mlahq.org" title="Contact MLA Headquarters"> info@mlahq.org</a><br/> © 1999-2008 Medical Library Association<br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657/mailto:mlamis@mlahq.org" title="Contact the Web Site Administrator"> Send site questions/comments to systems administrator</a> </p> <ul class="horizontal"> <li><a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/privacy.html">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/copyright.html">Disclaimer and Copyright Notice</a></li> <li class="last"><a href="/web/20080702055657/http://www.mlanet.org/siteindex.html">Site Index</a></li> </ul> <p> Last Updated: 2008 February 27<br/> www.mlanet.org<?PRINT("$SECTIONTITLE");?>/academy/acadfaq2.html </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>  <script src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080702055657js_/http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-2520531-1"; urchinTracker(); </script>  </body> </html>