Certification, Licensing and Continuing Education

Learn more about certification, licensing and continuing education for health care careers.

Last update: September 10, 2008 - 12:41 PM

Certification and licensing

What is certification?

Certification usually means a one-time approval by a non-government credentialing organization after someone meets educational requirements and passes an exam.

What is registration?

Registration is the annual renewal of that certification.

What is licensing?

Licensing is the state government's permission to practice in that state.

Continuing education

What is continuing education? Why is it important?

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