CH. 2

Question 1

Accredidation

Answer 1

an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria

Question 2

Certification

Answer 2

voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration usually by examination of specialized skills

Question 3

Essentials and Guidelines

Answer 3

document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee sponsers

Question 4

Joint review committee (JRC)

Answer 4

Group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process

Question 5

Licensure

Answer 5

process by which a governmental agency grants permission to individuals to practice their profession

Question 6

Registry

Answer 6

list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession

Question 7

Sponsering organization

Answer 7

professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board

Question 8

Standards

Answer 8

document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by (JRC)