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What is Certification?

The certificate offered through the Center for Health Services Education and Research (CHSER) is an authentic, individually numbered professional credential.  It is NOT merely a certificate of program attendance or completion. 

By one definition, valid certification is a process by which an agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or association.

The CHSER certificate requires successful completion of 40 instructional hours and a passing score of 70 on an examination.  In addition, CHSER voluntarily submits all programs for external review for quality assurance purposes.

The Certified Assisted Living Manager (C.A.L.M.) designation was also developed by CHSER approximately 13 years ago and is considered proprietary.

A credible certification program typically has the following characteristics:

1. It xceeds the minimum requirements for a profession.

2. It is reviewed and approved by at least one appropriate external entity.

3. It directed and/or taught by persons with credentials in the subject matter of the program.

4. It requires a passing score on a comprehensive examination.

Please call Dr. Knox at 512.392.4092 if you have any questions or need additional information. 

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