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Credentialing Notes
March 2010
There are some interesting articles "In the News" this issue including an article from CNN Money indicating that specialist nurses are being offered higher salaries and incentives. Another article discusses how certification sets employees apart. We encourage you to share news from your organization or industry also.
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In the News
Some nurses paid more than family doctors
(CNNMoney.com) Despite the growing shortage of family doctors in the United States, medical centers last year offered higher salaries and incentives to specialist nurses than to primary care doctors, according to an annual survey of physicians' salaries.
IHRSA keeping close tabs on licensing bills
(ClubIndustry.com) More bills on personal trainer licensure popped up last month in state legislatures across the country.
Government: Cybersecurity IT skills scarce
(InformationWeek) More than half of government cybersecurity managers say it's "very challenging" to find candidates with the right skills and the right amount of experience for new jobs, according to a new survey by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium ((ISC)2).
What can you earn with an IT certification?
(PayScale) The technology industry news site, Channel Insider, recently published an article titled, “Tech Certifications That Pay the Best Salary.” Curious what those might be, I took a look at the list. Their information is based on a survey of 17,000 technology professionals conducted by technology training and certification company, Dice Learning.
Certification: Creating the world as it should be
(Certification Magazine) Certification programs try to identify individuals with a set of knowledge, skills and abilities that allow them to perform a particular role. Most try to align closely to prevailing practices in the field.
CFP Board raises education standards with adoption of "Financial Plan Development" course requirement
(YahooFinance) Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”) has adopted a new Financial Plan Development Course requirement that raises the education standards for the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.
ONC proposes establishing health IT certification programs
(DOTmedNEWS) The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) has just released a proposal (to be published in the Federal Register) to establish certification programs for testing and certification of health information technology.
Radiation certification under fire
(News-Leader.com) The two national boards responsible for certifying medical physicists say they don’t pull certifications after accidents like the one at CoxHealth.
Certification can help job seekers stand out in the crowd
(BusinessLansing.com) As mid-Michigan employers slowly begin to hire new employees, many are troubled by what's in the worker pipeline.
New joint commission standard defines medical interpreters
(HealthLeadersMedia) Similarly, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects the rights of individuals with disabilities, requires healthcare organizations that receive federal funds to provide effective communication for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Novell, CSA reveal certification
(ITWebCOMPUTING) Novell and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) have released a cloud security certification programme to spur cloud adoption and increase confidence in cloud security, says ChannelWeb.
Pharmacy technician certification board (PTCB) supports Florida's new patient safety solution
(Hao-Odnla) The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the leading national program that has certified more than 300,000 pharmacy technicians, is pleased to support and congratulate the Florida Legislature for passing SB 1360 and Governor Charlie Crist for signing it into law, requiring new standards for pharmacy technicians.
ISC2® wins SC magazine award for ‘Best Professional Certification Program’
(ISC) (ISC)2® (“ISC-squared”), the not-for-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers with more than 71,000 credentials issued to 66,000 members worldwide, won for “Best Professional Certification Program” for its Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) program at the 13th annual SC Magazine awards last week at RSA 2010.
What is certified nurses day™?
(CertifiedNursesDay) Certified Nurses Day™ (CND), like so many wonderful realities, began as a dream over a year ago as the idea of ANCC staff member. The idea quickly ignited the imaginations of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) staff and continues to grow. What better response than to give certified nurses their own annual day of recognition!
Blog & Social Networking Watch
If you have a blog you would like us to list here, please e-mail us.
Certified Nurse Anesthetists Earning More Money
(Credentialing Talk)
First Certificate Issuers Accredited!
(Beyond Certification)
HR Certifications – For Your Better HR Career
(Recruitment)
Professional Certification Discussion Group on LinkedIn
Recent topics include: Certification board definitions, online renewal application software, and the ATP exam security survey.
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance) on LinkedIn
Recent discussions include marketing a job analysis.
Certification Networking Group on LinkedIn
Recent posts include meeting updates, ICE research event, and IACAT call for proposals.
ICE Network Discussion Forum (members only)
Recent posts include insurance for certification programs and ADA documentation requirements.
Events
April 29 - May 3 NCME Annual Meeting
June 16 Certification Networking Group Meeting
June 27 - 30 SHRM Annual Conference
July 25 - 28 NCSL 2010 Legislative Summit
August 21 - 24 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition
September 15 Certification Networking Group Meeting
September 23 - 25 CLEAR Annual Conference
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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