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Credentialing Notes
September 2009
SeaCrest is looking for a qualified, self-motivated accreditation specialist to assist our team serving clients interested in earning certification program accreditation. The specialist will work on a contract, as-needed basis with the SeaCrest team. Applicants must have a background in the certification industry and must be familiar with NCCA, ANSI and/or ABNS accreditation standards. The main responsibilities include:
- Evaluating certification programs’ readiness for NCCA, ANSI and/or ABNS accreditation
- Assisting with the preparation of draft policy manuals, candidate handbooks, web site content, and other documentation
- Drafting accreditation applications
- Review accreditation applications for compliance with the NCCA, ANSI and/or ABNS accreditation standards
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact us at info@seacrestcompany.com and include your resume.
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Best regards,
Janice Moore & Cynthia Allen
SeaCrest Company
In the News
Inmates earn counselor certification
(TheReporter.com) California is the first state in the nation to train inmates as certified alcohol and drug counselors to provide mentoring and counseling to other inmates.
Pharmacy technicians face states' scrutiny, regulation
(ModernMedicine.com) Overworked pharmacists rely increasingly on pharmacy technicians to help process a growing volume of prescriptions and perform administrative work, but the national debate over how technicians should be regulated and certified has yet to be resolved.
Does a credential define a fine teacher?
(Examiner.com) Discussion abounds as to whether earning a teaching credential really prepares a candidate for the profession, and whether possessing a credential truly indicates an individual is an effective teacher.
Sen. Casey introduces legislation to protect senior investors from fraud
(InsuranceNewsNet.com) U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Herb Kohl (D-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Representatives Paul Hodes (D-NH) and Gwen Moore (D-WI) today introduced two pieces of bicameral legislation that would protect older Americans from fraud at the hands of unscrupulous financial advisors.
Sign language interpreters seek regulation
(The Colorado Statesman) American Sign Language is the native tongue for some 42,000 Coloradans who are deaf and 350,000 more who are hard of hearing, and ASL interpreters create the communication link between hearing persons and deaf persons. ASL interpreters have been trying to have the state regulate their trade since 1991. The most recent attempt is a Sunrise review from January 2009, which is valid for the Department of Regulatory Agencies through 2010.
New ANSI workshop on accreditation of certificate-issuing bodies
(Thomas.net) ANSI's workshop in Washington, DC on accreditation of certificate-issuing bodies will introduce attendees to American National Standard ASTM E2659-09, Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, as well as Certificate Accreditation Program (ANSI-CAP). Also, program will foster comprehension pertaining to requirements for developing quality education/training courses that have assessment at the end to determine if learning outcomes have been achieved.
CRC(R) accreditation distinguishes retirement planning professionals
(Reuters.com) As of September 1, 2009 the CRC officially met the certification accreditation standards determined by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
National Certification Board to launch advanced exam
(massagemag.com) The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today, Sept. 8, that the official steering group and task force have set the timeline for the Advanced Certification Exam for the massage and bodywork profession.
Blog & Social Networking Watch
If you have a blog you would like us to list here, please e-mail us.
Putting Certification to the Test (Credentialing Notes)
Certificate Program Training Announced (Beyond Certification)
Professional Certification Discussion Group on LinkedIn
National Organization for Competency Assurance on LinkedIn
Certification Networking Group on LinkedIn
NOCA Network Discussion Forum (members only)
Events
September 30 - October 2 ATP Europe
October 7 – 9 Nursing Certification and Competency Summit
October 28 - 30 CAC Annual Meeting
November 18 - 21, 2009 NOCA Annual Educational Conference
December 16 - Certification Networking Group Meeting
February 7 - 10, 2010 ATP Innovations in Testing
February 11 - 12, 2010 ANSI Certificate Issuers Accreditation Workshop
Careers
Certification Networking Group
Links
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