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Credentialing Notes
May 2010
The In the News section of this issue of Credentialing Notes includes a few articles on new "certification" programs. Using only the limited information included in the articles, these "certification" programs may actually be "certificate" programs. As both ICE and ANSI continue to promote new accreditation standards for certificate-based assessment programs, it will be interesting to see the response from groups, such as the ones included in these articles. Take a look at these articles as an example:
- E Michigan Offering Dementia Studies Certificate
- ARAMARK Expands Partnership with Culinary Institute of America for ProChef Certification
- CAI Offers Customer Service Excellence Certification Program
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Janice Moore & Cynthia Allen
SeaCrest Company
In the News
U.S. Department of Defense Names ANSI Accreditor of Personnel Certification Bodies for Workforce Improvement Program Under DoD Directive 8570.1
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has been named the approved accreditor of certification bodies by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for its Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program.
Nurse Certification Linked to Job Satisfaction
Nurses certified in critical care indicate greater satisfaction with their jobs and careers and report higher perceptions of empowerment than their non-certified peers, reports the first national study to examine these issues in tandem.
ANSI and NABET Sign Cooperation Agreement for Development of Accreditation System in India
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), a constituent of the Quality Council of India. The agreement is intended to promote and facilitate the development of skill standards, personnel credentialing, and an accreditation system in India.
Hiring a Trainer? Give Credentials, References a Workout
The people who cut Texans' hair and administer acupuncture treatments are regulated by the state, but the personal trainers who minister to our muscles are not.
New Crane and Derrick Regulations Require Certification of Operators
CIC has worked to develop a certification program to meet the requirements of the new OSHA regulations. Recently, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Board of Commissioners completed a review and approved the CIC application for accreditation. Based on information available to date, CIC is the first to offer accredited certification for Riggers and Signalpersons.
NABCEP Announces New Level in PV Installer Certification Program
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) announces new credentialing programs in response to growing renewable energy markets.
Underwriters Laboratories Announces Personnel Certification Program for Solar Photovoltaic System Installers
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced today the introduction of a new program to train and certify installers of photovoltaic (PV) products and systems. The program, available beginning July 2010 through UL University (ULU), represents the first of many the organization will provide for practitioners across a wide range of industries and professions.
Nurse Practitioners Fill Critical Roles in an Expanding Field
Recent studies by PayScale.com show that the top-end salary for NPs can exceed $93,000 annually, and demand for healthcare professionals is growing faster than that of any other career. Join U.S. News University Directory as they explore how NP licensure helps nurses position themselves for a lifetime of lucrative, rewarding and stable employment.
E Michigan Offering Dementia Studies Certificate
Eastern Michigan University is launching a certification program for professionals who deal with people who have dementia.
ARAMARK Expands Partnership with Culinary Institute of America for ProChef Certification
ARAMARK, a world leader in providing professional services, is expanding its partnership with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college, to increase its culinary talent through the CIA’s prestigious ProChef Certification program.
First-Ever National Medical Interpreter Certification Exams Validated and Administered by PSI
The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters has finalized the first-ever national certification program with the release of a Technical Standards Review and Validation Report by leading professional testing and certification credentialing services provider PSI.
CAI Offers Customer Service Excellence Certification Program
Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI, Inc. (www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced that the company is offering a certification program that focuses on the importance of excellence in the field of customer service.
Pearson Launches PearsonITCertification.com
The newly launched PearsonITCertification.com provides certification candidates with Pearson's innovative suite of IT certification learning tools in one convenient online location.
PCI Council Launches Certification Program for IT Staff
The security council will train and certify IT security staff to conduct PCI compliance assessments on behalf of their companies.
Recognition of DANB Credentials
In any career, feeling valued and recognized for a job well done fosters employee engagement, strong performance and high retention rates. But as the latest Dentistry IQ survey results show, dental assistants frequently report a lack of acknowledgment in the office for credentials earned from the national certification and credentialing organization, the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB).
PTCB CEO/Executive Director Named Drake 2010 Weaver Medal Recipient
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is pleased to announce that PTCB Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Murer Corrigan, has been named as the 2010 recipient of Drake's Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor.
Blog & Social Networking Watch
If you have a blog you would like us to list here, please e-mail us.
Social Media & Credentialing
Last week I attended “Social Media: The Value to Credentialing” workshop hosted by ICE and Association Forum of ChicagoLand. While there was more information shared during the day-long session than can be relayed in a blog, here are just a few items that I found interesting.
Should Certifying Agencies Make More Time for ESL Candidates?
Members of the Certification Network Group on Linked In recently had a discussion that you may find useful regarding ESL candidates.
Certification: Don't Waste Your Time!
How could certification be a waste of time? That depends on your motive.
Professional Certification Discussion Group on LinkedIn
Recent topics include: reimbursement of exam registration fees and online renewal application software.
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance) on LinkedIn
Recent discussions include: item writers, using universities as test developers, and maintenance of certification.
Certification Networking Group on LinkedIn
Recent posts include: paying item writers and transition between paper and pencil and CBT.
ICE Network Discussion Forum (members only)
Recent posts include: mailing of credentials and reimbursement of exam registration fees.
Events
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
Careers
Certification Networking Group
Links
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