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Credentialing Notes
August 2010
The summer ending is always a reminder that the fall season brings with it a variety of valuable opportunities for networking and education. One fo the highlights for the certification community is the ICE Annual Conference, which is scheduled for November 16 - 19 in Atlanta. SeaCrest will exhibit in booth #110. We invite you to stop by if you are attending the conference.
Best regards,
Janice Moore & Cynthia Allen
SeaCrest Company
In the News
When the Doctor Doesn’t Look Like You
Now researchers from the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research in Philadelphia have published the first study incorporating new research methods for evaluating the performance of large groups of physicians. And it turns out that contrary to certain individuals’ worst fears, accent or nationality did not affect patient outcomes. Rather, the main factor was being board-certified: completing a full residency at an accredited training program, passing written and, depending on the specialty, oral examinations, and having proof of experience with a defined set of clinical problems and technical procedures.
For more than two decades, Steve Livingston has fought to legitimize massage therapy.
Drywall Certifier's Niche Pays Millions
Today, the booming drywall "remediation" and inspection industry is completely unregulated. State and federal officials have yet to pinpoint exactly what's wrong with the wallboard or offer permanent solutions.
FBI Director Says Justice Dept. is Investigating Possible Exam Violations
The Justice Department's inspector general is investigating whether hundreds of FBI agents violated rules in taking a 2009 exam meant to ensure that they could follow aggressive investigative guidelines without intruding on Americans' privacy rights, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III acknowledged Wednesday during testimony before Congress.
Motorists Benefit from Certified Auto Technicians
Consumers are keeping their cars longer in these tough economic times, and that means scheduling maintenance and repairs. But how can drivers ensure quality work on their vehicles? Motorists can find professional auto technicians by looking for national standards and qualifications.
Many engineers believe certification educates and bolsters careers; others think that there are too many available certifications, diluting any potential benefit.
Most Popular Cloud Computing Certification Revealed
Cloud Computing Certification is one of the hottest tech certifications in today's job market. According to Foote Partners' survey of more than 22,000 IT professionals, covering some 170 certifications, the most valuable certificates today settle mainly into two camps: architecture and security. Cloud Computing certification falls into the architecture category.
Database has Details on Trainers
A new online search tool launched last week by IDEA Health & Fitness Association allows users to double-check certification claims made by fitness trainers and instructors.
Certification Means your Builder Knows Green
When Tom Grinslade earned his National Green Building Certification from the National Association of Home Builders, he was one of only 2,500 builders in the country to have completed the program.
ANSI Issues Two Accreditations Under Certificate Accreditation Program
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system, is pleased to announce that two more organizations have been accredited under the Institute's pilot Certificate Accreditation Program (ANSI-CAP).
NCCA Recognized as OSHA-Approved Accrediting Agency for Crane Operator Certification Programs
The new OSHA rule on cranes and derricks in construction requires all crane operators in the United States to be accredited by a nationally recognized credentialling agency and cites the NCCA as a primary example.
ANSI Recognized by OSHA as an Approved Accrediting Body for Crane Operator Certification Programs
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has been recognized as an approved accreditor of crane operator certification programs by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor.
ANSI Calls for Nominations for Institute's PCAC
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) invites nominations from interested persons to serve on the Institute's Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee (PCAC).
ANSI Announces Recipients of the 2010 Leadership and Service Awards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the recipients of its 2010 Leadership and Service Awards. Recipients have been recognized for their significant contributions to national and international standardization activities, as well as an ongoing commitment to their industry, their nation, and the enhancement of the global voluntary consensus standards system.
CompTIA, Certification Partners Combine Convergence Tests
IT industry association CompTIA announced this week at its annual conference CompTIA Breakaway 2010 in San Antonio, that it is collaborating with Certification Partners LLC on a new CTP+ credential that validates skills and standards-based knowledge in today's convergence technologies, such as VoIP, unified messaging and Web conferencing. The effort will replace each group’s respective certification program, delivering one standard to the industry.
Accredited Programs
If your organization has recently earned accreditation, please submit the name of your organization, program, accrediting body and date of accreditation to Cynthia Allen.
Blog & Social Networking Watch
If you have a blog you would like us to list here, please e-mail us.
Stephen Colbert takes on Certification
The Colbert Report recently covered Rand Paul's certification scandal with a humorous look at what we often refer to as "rogue" certification programs.
Credentialing Trademark Search
If you are in the process of developing a new credentialing program, one thing you'll want to do when considering a designation and associated acronym for the certificants or certificate holders is to conduct a a trademark search.
Which Personal Training Certification is Best?
There are a host of personal training certifications floating around, being snapped up on weekends and evenings by random individuals who want to make a buck “training” others.
Professional Certification Discussion Group on LinkedIn
Certification Networking Group on LinkedIn
ICE Network Discussion Forum (members only)
Events
September 15 Certification Networking Group Meeting
September 23 - 25 CLEAR Annual Conference
Oct. 13-14 Working with a Certification Board: "Why is it so #$%@ hard?"
November 11 - 12 CAC Annual Meeting
November 16 - 19 ICE 2010 Annual Educational Conference
December 15 Certification Networking Group Meeting
November 8 - 11, 2011 ICE Annual Conference
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