Licensure
Licensure
Licensure (/laɪˈsɛnʃər/) is the process by which an agency of government grants permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation upon finding that the applicant has attained the minimal degree of competency necessary to ensure that the public health, safety, and welfare will be reasonably well-protected.
Etymology
The term "licensure" is derived from the Latin word "licentia" which means "permission" or "freedom". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- License: A legal document giving official permission to do something.
- Certification: The action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement.
- Accreditation: The action or process of officially recognizing someone as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
- Regulation: A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
- Competency: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Licensure
- Wikipedia's article - Licensure
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