Chapter 2 Professional Organizations

Question 1

Accreditation

Answer 1

Voluntary peer-review process through which 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 professional 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 sponsor

Question 4

Joint Review Committee (JRC)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Licensure Process

Answer 5

by which a governmental agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession

Question 6

Registry

Answer 6

list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession

Question 7

Sponsoring Organization

Answer 7

Professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board

Question 8

Standards Document

Answer 8

specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committe (JRC)