title: A practice analysis of toxicology.
abstract: In 2015, the American Board of Toxicology (ABT), with collaboration from the Society of Toxicology (SOT), in consultation with Professional Examination Service, performed a practice analysis study of the knowledge required for general toxicology. The purpose of this study is to help assure that the examination and requirements for attainment of Diplomate status are relevant to modern toxicology and based upon an empirical foundation of knowledge. A profile of the domains and tasks used in toxicology practice was developed by subject-matter experts representing a broad range of experiences and perspectives. An on-line survey of toxicologists, including Diplomates of the ABT and SOT members, confirmed the delineation. Results of the study can be used to improve understanding of toxicology practice, to better serve all toxicologists, and to present the role of toxicologists to those outside the profession. Survey results may also be used by the ABT Board of Directors to develop test specifications for the certifying examination and will be useful for evaluating and updating the content of professional preparation, development, and continuing education programs.
authors.affiliation: PO Box 2008, Bldg 1507, MS 6407, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 38501, USA.
authors.forename: Carol S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room B1C02, Bethesda, MD 20892-2256, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Weis
authors.affiliation: Professional Exam Services, 475 Riverside Drive, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10115, USA.
authors.forename: Carla M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Caro
authors.affiliation: The Procter & Gamble Company, 8700 Mason-Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45040, USA.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roe
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D003479:Curriculum; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D011361:Professional Competence; D012958:Societies, Scientific; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014116:Toxicology / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards
keywords: Delineation; Examination specifications; Practice analysis; Toxicology