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Become a Subject Matter Expert

The CLLP™ credential is built by practitioners, for practitioners. Our Subject Matter Expert panel is how the field builds its own examination.

The work that builds the credential itself.

Subject Matter Experts contribute directly to the technical foundation of the CLLP™ examination: the job task analysis that defines the competency domains, the writing and review of examination items, and the standard-setting studies that determine passing criteria. This is specialized, structured work governed by psychometric protocols — distinct from the knowledge-building and field leadership work of the Fellows Program.

How the panel works

Participate in job task analysis surveys and panels that define what the credential measures
Write and review examination items under the Credentialing Board's technical guidelines
Participate in standard-setting studies that establish passing score criteria
Serve time-limited terms tied to specific examination development cycles

Who we're looking for

Active or recently active LTACH leaders and clinicians with direct operational, clinical, regulatory, or financial responsibility in the long-term acute care setting. No prior item-writing or psychometric experience is required — training is provided.

A note on independence

Subject Matter Expert participation is a technical, structured contribution to examination development under the Credentialing Board's governing protocols. It carries no role in certifying individual candidates, and no compensation of any kind is tied to the certification results of any candidate.

Interested in joining the panel?

Reach out to the Institute and let us know about your background in long-term acute care leadership or clinical practice.

Contact the Institute