If you apply for the examination online, you will be required to pay by credit card. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover are all accepted. If you submit a paper application, you'll need to give your credit card number, or include a cashier's check or money order for the full amount. If you cannot afford to pay the examination fee, there are reduced fee and scholarship programs available through the NAECB. There are over 110 assessment centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The exam will be administered on the computer, by appointment only, and on weekdays. You will be required to complete the examination within 3.5 hours. In order to be allowed to take the test you will need to show the examiner two forms of identification. Before you take your official, timed exam, you can take a practice test. Whether you do the practice exam is up to you but taking it will not cut into your overall time for the official exam. A passing score it between 75 and 100 points out of 100 points. If you don't pass the exam on the first attempt, it's not the end of the world. You can take it again within 12 months of your application date. However, the fee to repeat the examination is $195. You will need to schedule your retake through the NAECB, just as you did for the first test. In order to renew it you will need to prove that you have completed 1000 hours of work in asthma education and you will need to pay a recertification fee. Once you have renewed, your new certificate will be good for 5 years. Information about renewal is available on the NAECB website.

Summary: Pay the examination fee, which is $295. Take the examination at an assessment center. Retake the test if you don't pass the first time. Get recertified after 7 years.

Give your dog the treat as soon as you see the positive behavior. It's helpful to use a clicker to train your dog. That way, you can click the clicker when your dog behaves correctly, then give it a treat. This gives you a little bit of time to get the treat ready, while still reinforcing the good behavior you want to see from your dog. Timing is very important when it comes to training your dog. It's important to click the clicker or give your dog its treat immediately after the good behavior. Make sure the treat is something your dog loves. The most common reward is a treat. Try boiled chicken, string cheese, or chicken hot dogs. You could try a bone or dog treat. You want to reward the dog when it responds to your command and behaves. If the dog ignores or rejects your command, no treat. If treats are the preferred item, keep them handy so that you can practice throughout the day, such as anytime you get up for a drink/snack or bathroom break. You could toss the treat on the ground so the dog has to get up. Then, wait again until the dog chooses to sit, without any encouragement from you. When the dog does, say, "Yes!" in a happy tone, and deliver a super yummy treat. Repeat this 5 or 6 times. Sometimes a dog is not food driven, so consider whether they are into a ball or a tug toy. Other dogs just love attention. You have to figure out what makes your dog happiest, and then use that as their reward. Praise is simply a happy, excited voice and gentle touching. This is the cheapest and easiest reward to offer. You could also use a favorite toy as a reward. Touch is another great way to reward a dog. Some dogs respond to being petted or their tummies being rubbed. A brisk 10-minute walk can also be a reward if you are able. Be very consistent and repetitive. A solid training program takes a minimum of two years of consistent and organized training. You will get as much out of your dog as you put into them. If we say our dogs are "stubborn," we are basically making excuses for not learning how to teach our dogs to understand us. Ensure everyone around the dog has the same rules and expectations. Everyone in the household should use the same commands for tricks and set out the same limitations. Don't feel sorry for the dog and violate your own rules at times. The dog will learn the wrong lesson.

Summary: Reward the dog with a highly desirable treat when it behaves. Try using other positive reinforcements instead of treats. Repeat training exercises and commands several times in a day.

Use a regular 12 pt. font, such as Times New Roman or Sans Serif. Leave plenty of white space, use bold headlines and increase the size of your font for your name and section headings. If you are applying for an art or graphic design job, then take extra time to format your resume in a creative way. It does not have to be a list, so work with the space that you are given. This is usually a short prose section at the top that is an "elevator pitch" to the agency. Include your years of experience, major accomplishments, promotions and managerial skills. Whether you are using a chronological or functional format, you will need to list your skills and successes using short, specific sentences. Each sentence should begin with an action verb. If you are applying for a creative advertising position, consider using action verbs like authored, composed, directed, conceived, conceptualized, developed, edited, designed, created, planned, launched, originated, established, produced and presented. If you are applying for a managerial or accounts position, consider using action verbs like augmented, proposed, increased, initiated, excelled, led, revitalized, consulted, resolved, developed, implemented, generated, promoted, improved, negotiated, sold and produced. Examples of these words include click through rate, display ads, cost per click, cross promotion, real-time bidding, rill rate and rich media ads. Review advertising annuals, advertising blogs or notes from advertising classes if you are unsure whether you are using enough advertising terminology. Ad agencies will be looking for people with experience in the industries they often work with. If you went to an advertising school or a school with a good alumni network, this may help you to form a bond with potential employers. Make this a short section. Internships with major agencies where you have relevant experience can work to your advantage; however, serving or retail experience will not help you get a job if you are applying for a creative position like creative director. It may be easier to parlay retail or business jobs into relevant experience if you are apply for an account management or planning position with an agency. If you write an advertising blog, include it here and say how long you've done it. If you volunteer advertising time for a charity, write a few details about this experience. Showing that you are a member of the American Advertising Federation, the American Marketing Association, the Society for Marketing Professional Services or a similar state wide association will show a dedication and interest in being part of the professional community. If you do not already belong to an association, you should consider joining.
Summary: Format your resume in a professional way. Write a "qualifications", or "executive summary" section. Describe your experience and accomplishments using action verbs. Insert advertising buzzwords, or keywords, throughout your list of accomplishments. Include the types of industries you have worked for, such as automotive, insurance, cosmetics, food/beverage and more. Include a short education section at the bottom. Include internships or jobs, either chronologically or functionally, if you don't have very much professional experience. Place a "hobbies/interests" section at the bottom of your resume, if it adds to your qualifications. Include any professional advertising organization of which you are a member.