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Credentialing Notes
May 2007
Did you know that about 25 million Americans reported to the Department of Labor that they work at home as part of their primary job? “Telecommuting” or working from a “virtual” home office are common buzz words to hear because technology makes working from a remote location easier than ever before.
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In the News
Do You Know Your Financial Adviser's Credentials
(The Daily News) On Friday, March 30, 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overruled the Securities and Exchange Commission in a matter that should give the investing public greater confidence that those who call themselves financial advisers are properly credentialed and licensed to offer financial advice.
CompTIA Easing Transitions for U.S. Veterans
(Certification Magazine) In the wake of the Walter Reed hospital scandal, in which wounded U.S. Army soldiers were found to be recovering in unsatisfactory and unsanitary conditions, more attention has been focused on supporting military personnel as they transition into civilian life.
Washington State to Require Crane and Operator Certification
(ThomasNet) While the revised federal requirement for crane operators continues its administrative journey through the corridors of federal OSHA, attempts in the "other" Washington to implement a similar law came to fruition in early April.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) Names Kevin R. Keller, CAE, as Its CEO
(Yahoo! Finance) The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board), the professional regulatory body for over 55,000 professionals holding CFP® certification, announced today that it has named Kevin R. Keller, CAE, as its chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2007.
CFP Board to Relocate HQ From Denver to D.C.
(SmartPros) Denver-based professional organization Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. announced that after being situated for more than 20 years in the city of Denver, the organization plans to relocate its headquarters to the nation's capital.
Project Management Institute Earns ISO 17024 Accreditation
(PRNewswire) Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading not-for-profit association for the project management profession, announces that it has earned the prestigious ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation for its Project Management Professional (PMP(R)) credential program from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Convergence Certification Introduced
(Certification Magazine) As technology continues to synchronize, IT job roles are converging along with it, with data- and voice-based competence dovetailing in the same positions. According to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the industry has articulated a need for IT professionals who bridge the gap between different communications technologies. CompTIA has responded with its new Convergence+ certification.
Help Wanted? Louisiana Joins National Skill Credentialing System to Attract Workers
(ACT) Louisiana businesses now have a tool to fill crucial jobs in the state from a regional and national pool of job applicants. The Louisiana Career Readiness Certificate—a skill credential for job seekers—has affiliated with ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate, awarded to skilled workers all over the country.
Raising Speech, Hearing Awareness
(Bridgeton News) Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month each May to raise public awareness of speech and language disorders that affect 14 million Americans.
CPC Receives NCCA Accreditation
The Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) is pleased to announce that the CPO, CPOA, and CPOT credentials have been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Legislative Activity
Visit http://thomas.loc.gov for the full text of the bills listed below.
S.1282 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. (5/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.)
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007 (S.1042) To amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly. (3/29/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.) Also see H.R. 583
National Board-Certified Teachers in Low-Performing Schools Act of 2007 (H.R.280) To establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and for other purposes. (1/5/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.)
Incentives to Educate American Children (I Teach) Act of 2007 (S.873) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax incentive to individuals teaching in elementary and secondary schools located in rural or high unemployment areas and to individuals who achieve certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and for other purposes. (3/14/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.)
Diploma Integrity Protection Act of 2007 (H.R.773) The purpose of this Act is to protect institutions of higher education, businesses and other employers, professional licensing boards, patients and clients of degree holders, taxpayers, and other individuals from any person claiming to possess a legitimate academic degree that in fact was issued by a fraudulent or nonexistent school, by a non-educational entity posing as a school, or by any entity in violation of Federal or State law. (3/1/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.)
Blog Watch
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Credentialing Talk
Why did you start your certification program? We are conducting an informal survey to find out why non-profit (and for-profit) organizations start professional certification programs. Click here to complete the survey or visit our blog and leave your comments.
Great Expectations
(Certification Network Group) One of the signature projects for 2007 will be the first ever, total census of Certification Needs and Knowledge.
Certificate Program Standards
(Association Knowledge and Credentialing Blog) Kudos to the Accrediting Council for Pharmacy Education for their quality standards for certificate programs in pharmacy.
CLEAR News Online
Newsletter for The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation
Events
May 30 Internal Certification Issues in Corporate Settings
June 13 - 15 Performance Testing Council Summit
June 19 Association Forum of Chicagoland Annual Meeting
June 20 Certification Network Group Meeting - By the Numbers, Data you can Use
July 10-11 Understanding the Requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
July 25 Government Relations
August 5 - 9 National Conference of State Legislatures
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
October 17 - 19 Performance Testing Council Summit
October 29-31 Citizen Advocacy Center Annual Meeting
November 1-3 National Continuing Competence Conference
November 3 CASMA-ACT Invitational Conference 2007 Current Challenges in Educational Testing
November 14-17 NOCA 2007: Exploring New Frontiers in Credentialing
December 12 Certification Network Group Meeting
February 6, 2008 Performance Testing Council Summit
March 3 - 5, 2008 Association of Test Publishers Conference
September 25 - 27, 2008 Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Annual Meeting
Careers
NOCA Certification Career Opportunities (NOCA members only)
Certification Networking Group
Links
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