KINES 492W Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Orthopedic Surgery, Osteoarthritis, Human Musculoskeletal System
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Cpd #5 certifications in the health industry mike mcgrath and james haley. What is a certification: voluntary process by which a non-governmental professional organization grants recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications, the process to receive a certification usually includes: Examination: credibility of an agency determines the reliability of the certification. Licensure: non-voluntary process by which an agency of government regulates of a profession, established to ensure that public health, safety and welfare are reasonably protected, practitioners of the licensed occupation must have a license in order to practice. Pathway to pt: bachelor"s in a health related field, dpt program, state licensure. Required in each state in which the pt practices. Must practice within the scope defined by state licensure laws: residency. Advance knowledge and skills in patient/client management or nonclinical focusing on advancing career outside of clinical duties. Must be licensed as a pt in the state where the residency is completed: board certification.
