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board certification

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board certification (bôrd)
n.
The process by which a person is tested and approved to practice in a specialty field, especially medicine, after successfully completing the requirements of a board of specialists in that field. For a physician, board certification is required in order to practice in a hospital.

board-certified adj.

board certification,
n the examination program that establishes the clinical proficiency of a dental specialist according to the procedures established by the individual specialty certification board under the rules and authority of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association.

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DeValue decided to pursue board certification as a way to gain a new perspective on her job and refresh her commitment.
The discussions and case studies that take place during the scheduled online sessions are required for graduate degree or board certification credit.
Thirty-six percent of teachers who achieved National Board certification in 2005 work in Title I schools.
 
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