[Attachment “B” should be printed using landscape format rather than portrait.]

ATTACHMENT “B”

ABFDE Recertification Annual Update Submission Form

This form must be filled out completely for all activities accrued from July 1, ______through June 30, ______. All information is to be entered directly on this form, along with all applicable documentation, as set forth in the Scoring Table. Updates may be sent to your Recertification Manager either electronically or by mail.

Name
Certificate No.
Certification Date
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone
Fax
Email Address

In support of the information provided on this form, I affirm that all of the statements made herein or associated herewith are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Diplomate: ______

ATTACHMENT “B” (continued)

Summary of Annual Update Submission ______

(year)

For Recertification Committee Use Only
Activity / Points Claimed / Points Earned / Maximum Allowed
1 / Attending a QD organization professional conference (local and/or national)
(2 points per half day of technical session(s) / 0
2 / Attending a course or workshop approved by the ABFDE
(3 points per half day of training) / 0
3 / QD-related paper presented at QD organization professional conference
(10 points per presentation; documentation required) / 0
4 / Conduct or teach workshop/seminar for FDE’s
(5 points per half day) / 0
5 / Attending a webinar or other alternative course approved by the ABFDE
(½ points per hour 2 points per half day) / 6
6 / Participate in a poster presentation at a QD organization professional conference
(3 points per participation; documentation required) / 9
7 / Publish article(s) in a forensic journal
(15 points per article) / 0
8 / Publish QD article(s) in non-QD publication
(2 points per article; documentation required) / 5
9 / Participating in QD-related research
(1 point for 5 hrs or less 2 points for over 5 hours) / 5
10 / Provide in-service QD workshop to FDE’s
(1 point per half day; documentation required) / 5
11 / Completion of QD-based college/graduate school course
(3 points per semester per class; documentation required) / 18
12 / Completion of QD-related class (e.g. RIT)
(2 points per half day; documentation required) / 10

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Activity

/ Points Claimed / Points Earned / Maximum Allowed
13 / CTS Proficiency Test
(1 point per test; documentation required) / 5
14 / ST²ARS Test
(2 point per test; documentation required) / 5
15 / Preparation of an accepted ABFDE practical test
(5 points per test; documentation required) / 10
16 / Preparation of an accepted ABFDE written test question
(1 points per question) / 15
17 / Preparation of a practical test accepted by another testing service
(2 points per test; documentation required) / 10
5
18 / Miscellaneous/Other / 0
Total Points / 40

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Continuing Education

(Duplicate this sheet as needed)

Professional Conference/Activity / Organization/
Sponsor / Location
(City and State) / Date(s) of Attendance / Points Earned

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Contributions to the FDE Community

(Duplicate this sheet as needed)

Professional Conference/Activity / Organization/
Sponsor / Location
(City and State) / Date(s) of Attendance / Points Earned

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Miscellaneous Activities

(Duplicate this sheet as needed)

Activity / Organization/
Sponsor / Location
(City and State) / Date(s) / Points Earned