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accreditation [əkred′itā′shən] a process whereby a professional association or nongovernmental agency grants recognition to a school or health care institution for demonstrated ability to meet predetermined criteria for established standards, such as the accreditation of hospitals by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or of schools of nursing by the NLNAC. Compare certification. accreditation, n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice. In dentistry, this process is controlled by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). accreditation given a stamp of dependability by an authorized agency. accreditation Graduate education The process required of a hospital or medical center for it to act as an 'official'–ie accredited training program for interns, residents, and fellows How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies oversees the program,
which is sanctioned by NRPA and the Academy for Park and Recreation
Administration. The Accreditation Partnership program offers
discounts on accreditation fees and select resources for communicators
who undertake the accreditation process as a group. However, despite its size and location, this department considered
it worthwhile to face the monumental task of becoming one of the
smallest forces to receive accreditation from the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. |
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