Case Writer Resources
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Case Writing Workshop: This workshop is required training for all CPTD case management item writers. If you did not attend this workshop, please watch the workshop video before writing your first items. The video also includes instructions for using the ATD Item Writing Portal to write/submit case management items. All CPTD items must be submitted via the ATD item Writing Portal. A PDF of the slide deck is also provided.
Case Writing Workshop slide deck
ATD Item Writer's Guide: This document provides thorough item writing guidance for writing items for all ATD examinations. While the primary focus of the guide is for writing multiple-choice items, it does include a section on case management items, and the much of the material on multiple-choice items can be useful for writing case management items as well.
CPTD Content Outline: This document provides the content outline for the CPTD exams. They are provided to you so you can see where your assigned content area falls within the overall content of your credential.
Reference List: This is the list of approved references for the ATD exams. While ATD multiple-choice items must be referenced to a publication from this approved list, references are not required for CPTD case management items. However, we are providing you with the reference information if you want to use it when brainstorming ideas for your case management items.
NOTE: ATD CI will provide you with Dropbox access to PDF resources from this list to use for item writing. Please use these resources within the Dropbox (do not download them.) Also, these resources are to be used only for ATD item writing—do not share these resources with anyone else or use them for other purposes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at atd@thecaviartgroup.com.