To qualify for recertification by contact hours, candidates must submit documentation of 100 approved contact hours, including copies of contact hours certificates, writings, programs, etc. Since contact hours are accepted in lieu of re-examination, approved contact hours must be in specific categories and must include specific content which mirror the content of the examination. Candidates who unsuccessfully attempt to recertify either by examination or by contact hours early in the year, may try again later in the year. Each successful candidate for certification will receive a Recertification Tracking Form with a detailed explanation of the recertification process. A. Licensure is a government requirement, granting permission to practice in a given profession.
Certification is voluntary.
An individual who seeks certification chooses to apply for measurement and recognition of competency. The successful candidate receives an attractive pin, a certificate suitable for framing and the right to use the appropriate designation following his or her name. Today, many employers use certification as a factor in both hiring and annual review procedures. Other personal and professional benefits sometimes accrue, but vary widely among institutions. You already may know and use much of the material tested in your every day work.