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DESCRIPTION OF THE WRITTEN EXAM.
The diplomate examination is divided into two main parts: the written examination and the practical examination. The written examination consists of five 100-question tests. Based upon demand, the I.B.E. gives both portions at each International ICAK meeting and at various chapter meetings.
A diplomate candidate who has submitted a completed application and examination fee must first pass the written portion before taking the practical portion. They cannot be taken at the same sitting.
The written examination is composed of the following tests:
1. Nutrition: Nutrition as it relates to Applied Kinesiology, general nutrition for specific conditions, use of supplements, etc.
2. Acupuncture: Laws of acupuncture according to A.K., location of major points and meridians, A.K. applications of acupuncture.
3. Respiratory: A.K. cranial and sacral techniques, TMJ, CNS anatomy, related conditions
4. Reflex procedures: Neuro-lymphatic, neuro-vascular, stress centers, etc. Location and application.
5. General Applied Kinesiology: History, definitions, techniques, mycology, etc.
The candidate must pass all five tests with a minimum score of 75% on each test. If one or two tests are failed, they may be retaken. The fee for each test retaken is $50.00 US. If more than two tests are failed, then all five must be retaken. The written examination must be passed before the practical examination can be taken.
The practical examination is designed to demonstrate the candidate’s competence in handling a clinical situation with a patient. A patient will be provided for you to demonstrate A.K. procedures. Please see the “IBE Practical Examination Guidelines for Candidates” for details of what to expect. The test will determine how well you can “think on your feet” but by no means will it be used to confuse or try to trick you.
Most candidates want to know what to study. The diplomate test is designed to evaluate the candidate’s command of the material which has been defined by ICAK as standard Applied Kinesiology, based on the teachings of Dr. Goodheart and others listed in the suggested reading (Standards of Reference) As there are always conflicting models to explain physiologic and therapeutic processes, for the purpose of this test, the candidate is advised to focus on the models and approaches which have been listed in the suggested reading.
The questions were all taken from broadly available A.K. texts such as those by: Goodheart (contact Dr. Goodheart’s office), Goodheart’s tape transcripts (contact Daniel Duffy, D.C., 299 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041, USA), Walther (Systems DC 275 W. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 USA), Walter Schmitt, D.C. (21 W. Colony Pl. Suite 180, Durham, NC 27705, USA) David Leaf (159 Samoset St., Plymouth, MA, 02360 USA) Please see the current “Standards of Reference” document for details. In addition, consult the Board of Standards referenced list of approved A.K. procedures.
Excellent A.K. texts are also becoming available in non-English languages, notably German. Much of the material in the examinations is covered in these texts, but nothing replaces studying the Goodheart’s original work.
There is no limit to the number of Diplomates. Good Applied Kinesiologists come from good teachers and we need all we can certify by this method.
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