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Credentialing Notes
January 2007
This is a time of renewed spirit and dedication to the resolutions we have made to change and improve our professional lives. One of the ways to take our careers to the next level is through continuing education opportunities that offer chances to network with our colleagues and learn from our peers. The list of events in 2007 includes nearly 30 different seminars, conferences and other learning opportunities. We update this list monthly so be sure to keep your calendar current.
If advancing your career means a job change, take a look at the opportunities in the “Careers” section. There are two links to the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) and the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) job pages. If you come across other sites listing certification jobs, please forward them to us. We look forward to the year ahead!
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Best regards,
Janice Moore
SeaCrest Company
In the News
Getting the Skinny on Personal Trainers
(Missourian) About 300 different certifications are available. Some certifications are available after just three hours. But only six personal training certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the NCCA, the accrediting body of National Organization for Competency Assurance, the NOCA.
Ethics: How States Define “Lobbying” and “Lobbyist”
(NCSL) There are more than 50 versions of lobbying laws in states and territories. Yet, all states share a basic definition of lobbying as an attempt to influence government action.
Supply Management Certification in Development
(Certification Magazine) The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) will debut a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) qualification in mid-2008.
Legislative Activity
Visit http://thomas.loc.gov for the full text of the bills listed below.
WING Act (S.833) To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to provide for 5-year pilot projects to establish a system of industry-validated national certifications of skills in high-technology industries and a cross-disciplinary national certification of skills in homeland security technology. (Latest Major Action: 4/18/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.)
H.R.5855 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of certain wages of a certified master teacher, and for other purposes. (Latest Major Action: 7/20/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.)
The Veterans Certification and Licensure Act of 2006 (H.R.5220) To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Certification, Credentialing, and Licensure. (Latest Major Action: 5/10/2006 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.)
H.R.463 To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the use of education benefits under the Reserve Montgomery GI Bill for licensing or certification tests. (Latest Major Action: 2/18/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.)
Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act of 2006 (S.2322) The purpose of this Act is to improve the quality and value of healthcare by increasing the safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments, thereby reducing duplication of services and decreasing costs. (Latest Major Action: 12/7/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.)
H.R.784 To clarify that service marks, collective marks, and certification marks are entitled to the same protections, rights, and privileges of trademarks. (Latest Major Action: 4/4/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.)
Blog Watch
If you have a blog you would like us to list here, please e-mail us.
Marketing to a Captive Audience
(Credentialing Talk) Marketing is a tricky business even when you have a captive audience willing to read and respond to your messages. How have you marketed an advanced certification program or new product to your certificants?
Does National Board Certification Create More Effective Teachers?
(Bluegrass Policy Blog) This is a key question in states like Kentucky that spend big money every year on bonuses for teachers who have been certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
Certification Network Group’s blog
(Association Knowledge and Credentialing Blog) Offering training programs is something that most certifying agencies consider taboo.
Newsletter for the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation
Blog from The Caviart Group
Kryterion’s newsletter
Events
January 23-24 Understanding the Requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
January 24 Justice vs. Mercy: Punishment, Remediation or Education
January 26 Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Your Certification Program
January 31 Professional Portfolios in Action
February 2-4 Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) Forum
February 5-7 Innovations in Testing (ATP Conference)
March 2-3 American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) Assembly Meeting
March 7-9 Performance Testing Council Summit
March 14 Generational Issues and the Disciplinary Process
March 21 Certification Network Group Meeting
March 28 Emerging Issues in Data Privacy for Testing Programs
April 3-4 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Midyear Meeting
April 9-13 AERA Annual Convention: The World of Educational Quality
April 27-29 SIOP Annual Conference
May 16 Ethics and Mobility of Professionals
May 30 Internal Certification Issues in Corporate Settings
June 20 Certification Network Group Meeting
July 10-11 Understanding the Requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
July 25 Government Relations
August 7-10 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Annual Meeting
August 11-14 ASAE Annual Meeting
August 15 Remediation as Alternative to Discipline
September 6-8 CLEAR 2007 Annual Conference
September 19 Certification Network Group Meeting
September 26 Using E-learning as a Tool for Recertification and Continued Professional Development
September 27-28 Understanding the Requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
November 1-3 National Continuing Competence Conference
November 14-17 NOCA 2007: Exploring New Frontiers in Credentialing
December 12 Certification Network Group Meeting
Careers
NOCA Certification Career Opportunities (NOCA members only)
Links
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