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Credentialing Notes
March 2009
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In the News
Demand for Health IT Pros Intensifies With Stimulus Passage
(Certification Magazine) To put it in more concrete terms, William Hersh, M.D., of Oregon Health and Science University, found in a 2008 study that the U.S. will need at least 40,000 additional health care IT professionals —almost 40 percent more than hospitals currently employ — for quality improvements and cost savings to be realized.
For professionals seeking to take advantage of this growing field, a number of training and certification programs are available.
ANSI Announces Official Launch of New Certificate Accreditation Program
(ThomasNet) The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system, has kicked off a new accreditation program for organizations that issue education and training certificates to U.S. workers.
Fitness pros say licensing could be bad for business
(DailyRecord.com) Proposal by lawmaker seeks "standardization."
Certified Nurses Have Their Day
(Nurse.com) The American Nurses Credentialing Center has set aside March 19 as Certified Nurses Day so nurses certified in their specialties can be honored for their accomplishments.
Tougher crane rules face some opposition
(HometownAnnapolis.com) Maryland officials want to make crane-safety regulations tougher than federal rules by requiring high levels of training for operators and riggers and state notification when companies use special lifts.
MSPAlliance Creates Managed Services Professional Certification
(Channel Insider) Professionals in the burgeoning managed services industry will soon have a certification to demonstrate their acumen in the business and technology. The MSPAlliance, an association of managed services organizations and professionals, will formally unveil the Managed Services Professional Certificate next month at MSPWorld in Orlando, Fla.
ExamForce Donates Training, Software to CompTIA
(Top Tech News) ExamForce donated $75,000 worth of online IT training and test preparation software to CompTIA Educational Foundation's Creating Futures Program. The donation will allow Creating Futures to further extend its mission to provide free IT training to U.S. military veterans.
Microsoft hopes to train 2 million in basic tech skills
(SeattleTechReport) Microsoft Corp. said Sunday that in response to the economic crisis it would sponsor an initiative to help train up to two million people in basic technology skills.
More Illinois teachers striving for top certification that pays
(Daily Herald) Last fall, Madsen began working toward his National Board Certification, the highest credential a teacher can obtain. It's a credential the state deems worth enough to shell out $3,000 a year as an incentive.
ANSI Launches Paper Competition for First-Ever U.S. Celebration of International Accreditation Day
(Yahoo! News) In recognition of the first-ever official U.S. celebration of International Accreditation Day on June 9, 2009, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is pleased to launch a paper competition focused on the value of accreditation in the global marketplace. All interested parties are invited to submit their papers by April 24, 2009.
The Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board's Comments on the National Academy of Sciences' Report - 'Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States'
(PR Newswire) The Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board (FSAB) applauds the National Academy of Sciences' (NAS) report. Recognizing national concerns and needs in the forensic sciences, the NAS report provides insight toward the path forward.
ICPT Certification Exam Receives NCCA Accreditation
(National Pharmacy Technician Association) The Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians is proud to announce the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians, ExCPT®, has been granted accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Crane Operator Certification Program Accredited by ANSI
(Associated Construction Publications) The National Center for Construction Education and Research announces the Crane Operator Certification Program: Industrial/All Purpose, Rough Terrain/All Terrain, and Rubber Tire Truck Mount has received accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The crane certification program is a collaboration of NCCER, North American Crane Bureau (NACB), and Prov™.
BCCTPC Announces Development and Future Administration of Critical Care Paramedic Certification Exam
(Vertical) In early February, paramedics across the US began receiving Job Task Analysis Surveys. “It is very important that we get as many paramedics as possible, who think they are performing advanced paramedicine to complete the survey,” stated Graham Pierce, Board For Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification President. “The defensibility of any credentialing examination lies in the appropriate sampling of tasks and underlying knowledge, skills and abilities required for performance by competent practitioners.”
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners leads the fight against white-collar crime
(Examiner.com) Almost all stories in the news regarding fraud focus on investigations and prosecutions by law enforcement and government attorneys. But there is another force that operates in the private sector to protect businesses, and that is the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, also known as the ACFE.
Blog Watch
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Request for Information on International Certification Testing
I represent a certification program that has recently expanded internationally to the Middle East. Our computer testing system is challenged by testing in the Middle East (constant disrupts) and I am wondering if other certification bodies can share their experiences and or vendors that are successfully delivering international exams. Our current assessment vendor is US based.
Events
March 25 NCCA Best Practices
April 12 - 16 NCME Annual Meeting
April 28 MCQ: The Fifteen Fatal Flaws
May 12 Utilizing the Media in your Marketing Plan
May 13 - 15 Performance Testing Council Summit
May 26 Utilizing the Media in your Marketing Plan
June 30 Performance Tests: Why You Need One, How You Can Develop One
July 28 Linking Strategic Planning to Budget Management: A Formula for Innovation and Success
August 5 - 8 National College Testing Association Annual Conference
August 15 - 18 ASAE Annual Meeting
September 10 - 12 Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Annual Conference
October 28 - 30 CAC Annual Meeting
November 18 - 21, 2009 NOCA Annual Educational Conference
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