Credentialing certification

Similarly, ethos, the testimonial dependent upon the expertise and credibility of the witness, is critical. Evidence supplied by an impartial and credentialed observer may estabhsh comphance with control standard operating procedures (SOPs), accuracy of documentary evidence, and suitability of code design. Whereas the accuracy of logos transcends its interpretation, however, ethos proof must be evaluated on the basis of its source. Who said so , How does he or she know , and Why should he or she be trusted become the key questions. It is upon the importance of ethos that the important issues of independent, quality assurance (QA), and confirmatory investigation hes. Most ethos testimony takes the form of reports, observational records, and certifications. 

Certification authority The authority (part of the public-key infrastructure) in a network that issues and manages security credentials and public key for message encryption and decryption from a certificate server (NARA). 

Digital certificate A credential issued by a trusted authority. An entity can present a digital certificate to prove its identity or its right to access information. It links a public-key value to information that identifies the entity, associated with the use of the... 

To be credentialed, health care professionals usually are required to submit specific information to the insurance carrier, such as license numbers, malpractice insurance information, board certifications, and copies of diplomas. Health insurance plans may have specific requirements, such as requiring physicians and other health care professionals to have specific credentials, carry a specified amount of malpractice insurance, or be board certified. The health care professional typically submits this information along with an application (Snella, 1999). 

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board established Created a credentialing body for phamiacy technician practices Allowed pharmacists to engage in pharmaceutical care more readily... 

Credential Documented evidence of professional qualifications. For pharmacists, academic degrees, state licensure, and board certification are examples of credentials. 

Pharmacists in anticoagulation clinics should be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of anticoagulation. More recently, the importance of credentialing anticoagulation providers has come to the forefront. This may become more important in the future for pharmacy practitioners who want reimbursement for their services. The National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP) has a mission to optimize patient care... 

Credentials that pharmacists voluntarily earn to document their specialized or advanced knowledge and skills (i.e., postgraduate degrees, certificates, certification). 

A credential is documented evidence of a pharmacist s qualifications. Pharmacist credentials include diplomas, licenses, certificates, and certifications. These credentials are reflected in a variety of abbreviations that pharmacists place after their names (e.g., Pharm.D. for doctor of pharmacy, an earned academic degree R.Ph. for registered pharmacist, which indicates state licensure and acronyms such as BCNSP for Board-Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist, which indicates that an individual has demonstrated advanced knowledge or skill in a specialized area of pharmacy). 

Finally, economic realities enter the picture. Pharmacists who are providing cognitive services or specialized care need to be reimbursed for the services they provide. Payers rightfully demand validation that pharmacists are qualified to provide such services. Credentials, and in many cases, more specifically, certification, can help provide the documentation that Medicare and Medicaid, managed care organizations, and other third-party payers require of pharmacists today and in the future. 

The third type of credential—which may include advanced degrees and certificates—is awarded to pharmacy practitioners who have completed programs of various types that are intended to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills, or who have successfully documented an advanced level of knowledge and skill through an assessment process. 

Certification is a credential granted to pharmacists and other health professionals who have demonstrated a level of competence in a specific and relatively narrow area of practice that exceeds the minimum requirements for licensure. Certification is granted on the basis of successful completion of rigorously developed eligibility criteria that include a written examination and, in some cases, an experiential component. The certification process is undertaken and overseen by a nongovernmental body. 

Three groups—the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy, and the National Institute for Standards in Pharmacist Credentialing—offer certification to pharmacists. 

Certified Adjective that is used to describe an individual who holds certification and that is incorporated into the name of the credential awarded that individual. For example, someone who has earned BPS certification in oncology is a Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist. ... 

Some career opportunities require additional training or credentialing through residencies, fellowships, certificate programs, and credentialing examinations. Residencies provide intense 1- to 2-year learning opportunities for... 

Organizations or departments that verify the credentials of healthcare providers can apply for NCQA certification. 

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