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McHugh, Margie; Morawski, Madeleine – Migration Policy Institute, 2017
With nearly 2 million college-educated immigrants and refugees in the United States unable to fully utilize their professional skills, better understanding of the elements of successful programs and policies that reduce the waste of advanced education and skills can benefit immigrants, their families, and the U.S. economy more generally. This…
Descriptors: Refugees, Immigrants, Physicians, Credentials
1972
This paper presents four recommendations of the Michigan State Board of Education regarding the certification and professional development of Michigan teachers. The proposals are that a) a system of fees be charged for teacher certificates and permits, b) a competency--or performance-based certification system be developed, c) a comprehensive…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, State Licensing Boards, Teacher Certification
Ellis, Pierce G. – J Eng Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Engineers, Professional Occupations
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Remley, Theodore P., Jr. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1995
Although the regulation of the counseling profession has been sought and accomplished in most states, it is questionable whether the public is best protected by state regulation. Offers an alternative to governmental regulation of specialties. (JPS)
Descriptors: Certification, Counseling, Credentials, Government Role
Virginia State Dept. for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Richmond. – 1996
This directory lists over 200 interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing in Virginia who have passed either national certification or state level screening. Introductory material first lists services provided by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and then offers guidelines which address: what an interpreter is; how to…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Deaf Interpreting, Deafness
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Blockstein, William L. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1976
The necessity and desirability of continuing education as a prerequisite for relicensing and certification is addressed. A four-part strategy is advocated that establishes an accreditation mechanism as the fourth step. (LBH)
Descriptors: Certification, Continuing Education Units, Credentials, Higher Education
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Kelly, Lucie Young – Nursing Outlook, 1977
The author discusses what protection the various credentialing mechanisms for nurses and other health professionals may provide and the increasing public and governmental concern that the protection is for the health personnel rather than the public. She examines licensure, certification, and accreditation and their responsibility for the public…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrative Problems, Certification, Consumer Protection
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Dugoni, Arthur A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1991
This position paper reviews the history of licensure and credentialing in dental education and questions the value of state and regional board clinical examinations for entry level practitioners. Recommended are continuing education requirements, on-site visits of practice settings, periodic reevaluation of practitioners' abilities, and licensure…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Dental Hygienists, Dental Schools
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Nash, David A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1992
The primary purpose of state dental licensing boards is to protect the public, but clinical testing of dental graduates is not critical to this function and may even distract from it. Ensuring the continuing competence of practicing dentists is a more important focus for licensing agencies. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Role, Certification, Competence
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1978
This handbook contains sections of the Education Law of New York State which governs the licensure of occupational therapists and the practice of occupational therapy, with selected sections of the Rules of the Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education which apply to occupational therapy. A short introduction to…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Educational Legislation, Guidelines
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O'Brien, Thomas L. – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1986
Credentialing examinations have been relatively immune from legal attack based on allegations that the examinations lack validity. The extent of the present legal obligation to demonstrate the validity of credentialing examinations is analyzed in three areas: (1) the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (2) the Constitution; and (3) antitrust laws.…
Descriptors: Certification, Civil Rights Legislation, Constitutional Law, Credentials
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Mackin, Patrick K. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1976
The author discusses the government's role in counselor licensing and then presents alternative ways to license counselors. One alternative would be to have licensing tests. A second would be to abolish licensing and concentrate on improving training programs. (EJT)
Descriptors: Certification, Counselor Certification, Counselor Training, Credentials
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, DC. – 1971
This report identifies major issues associated with licensure, certification, and other qualifications for practice or employment of health personnel. Chapters are: (1) Credentialing and the Public Interest, (2) An Overview of Health Personnel Credentialing, (3) The Organizational Setting of Licensure, (4) The Disciplinary Function of State…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Allied Health Occupations, Certification, Credentials
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DePaola, Dominick P. – Journal of Dental Education, 1991
This article applies economic theory of firm-specific capital in labor relations to the mobility of dental school faculty, and concludes that existing licensure and credentialing requirements curtail faculty mobility and recruitment possibilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Capital, Certification, Credentials, Dental Schools
Falk, Dennis S.; And Others – 1979
An important and widely noticed trend among health professions and occupations in the 1970s has been the increasingly widespread use of credentialing mechanisms. These mechanisms are intended to ensure that health services are provided adequately and with at least a minimum degree of competence. This report is intended to enhance and broaden…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Health Occupations, Health Personnel
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