Chapter 2

Question 1

Accreditation

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Certification

Answer 2

an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of professional skills

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Question 3

Essentials and Guidelines

Answer 3

Document outlining the basic standards for accreditation approved by joint committee

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

government grants permission to individuals to practice their profession

Question 6

Registry

Answer 6

List of individuals who are certified in a particular profession

Question 7

Sponsoring 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 a joint review committee