Accreditation
Accreditation
Accreditation (pronunciation: /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/) is a process by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a body or person is competent to perform certain tasks. It is a key concept in many fields, including education, healthcare, and professional services.
Etymology
The term "accreditation" comes from the Latin word "accreditare", which means to give credence to or to entrust.
Related Terms
- Certification: A process by which an individual or a body proves that it has met predefined industry-specific standards.
- Licensure: The granting of a license, which gives legal permission to practice a profession.
- Quality Assurance: The maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product.
- Standards: Agreed attributes or performance levels against which an organization's systems are assessed.
In Healthcare
In healthcare, accreditation is a process of review that healthcare organizations voluntarily undergo to demonstrate their ability to meet predetermined criteria and standards established by a nationally recognized professional accrediting agency. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that the services provided by healthcare organizations are of the highest possible quality.
In Education
In education, accreditation is a process by which schools and degree programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met. If standards are met, accredited status is granted by the agency.
In Professional Services
In professional services, accreditation is a recognition given to an individual or organization that has met certain standards of performance and competence in a particular area of expertise.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accreditation
- Wikipedia's article - Accreditation
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