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With the announcement that the ICHCC has earned accreditation for our Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) and our Canadian Certified Life Care Planner (CCLCP) credentials, it is important for our CLCPs and CCLCPs to know how to best share this impressive accomplishment with plaintiff and defense attorneys and other referral sources.
The question is often asked either in deposition, while on the witness stand, and when marketing referral sources, “Is your certifying agency accredited?” Here is the information that can be shared concerning our accreditation that you can forward to the inquiring source. We are also attaching a copy of the ANAB Certificate of Accreditation for you to have in your office files as well as to include in the information you forward to the inquiring source. You can use this information being provided to you to incorporate into your marketing materials, as well as when meeting with attorneys/insurance adjusters to discuss your services. This documentation proves to demonstrate that the CLCP and the CCLCP are the gold standard in life care planning certification through its achievement of having a higher authority to monitor our certification processes for life care planning.
The CLCP is the oldest and most widely held certification in the field of life care planning service delivery systems credentialing. With this accreditation, your CLCP/CCLCP certification has become even stronger and takes the CLCP/CCLCP certification to an even higher level.
The Accreditation of the ICHCC
The International Commission on Health Care Certification successfully completed the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024:1012 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons and was awarded the Accreditation Certificate from the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Accreditation is the action or process of officially recognizing someone as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity while maintaining the standards defined by the Accreditation agency, this being ANAB.
The ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation ensures that the ICHCC has robust processes for assessing the competencies required for the life care planners role. The ICHCC is committed to continual improvement, ensuring that the certification remains relevant and up to date. Certification programs accredited from a credible body such as the ANSI National Accreditation Board, are recognized internationally enhancing the professional mobility to CLCPs.
Accreditation Expectations and Significance of the Accreditation
The ICHCC through ANAB accreditation has structured a certification agency that benefits the CLCP practitioners, and more importantly, protects the disabled subject about whom the life care plan is written. The ICHCC remains the only Certifying Agency for Life Care Planning Service Delivery in the world that has been accepted by a higher agency authority and as a result, has earned its Accreditation Certificate for our CLCP and CCLCP Certifications.
Accreditation based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024 signifies that the ICHCC has met rigorous international standards for certifying individuals in the healthcare industry. It ensures that the ICHCC operates in a consistent, comparable, and reliable manner. This accreditation validates that the CLCP/CCLCP certification process is impartial, fair, and based on objective criteria, maintaining the integrity and credibility of the credentials which are overseen by ANAB, a distinguished accreditation body in the United States and worldwide.
For professionals in the field, obtaining or holding the CLCP or CCLCP credential from an accredited certification body such as the ICHCC means their certification is recognized internationally and meets high standards of competency and professionalism. This accreditation assures employers, clients, and peers that certified CLCPs and CCLCPs have undergone a rigorous evaluation process and possesses the necessary competencies for their profession.
ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation enhances the credibility and marketability of the certified CLCPs and CCLCPs, providing a competitive edge in the job market. Additionally, it signifies a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to industry best practices. A copy of the ICHCC Accreditation Certificate for the Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) and the Canadian Certified Life Care Planner (CCLCP) is presented below.
