Government certification means a nontransferable recognition granted to an individual by an occupational board through a voluntary program in which the individual meets personal qualifications established by the Legislature. Government certification allows the certified individual to use a designated title. For purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act, in analyzing health professions which are subject to the Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act, the definition of certification in section 71-6206 applies.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 84-935

  • Government certification: means a nontransferable recognition granted to an individual by an occupational board through a voluntary program in which the individual meets personal qualifications established by the Legislature. See Nebraska Statutes 84-935
  • Occupational board: means a board, commission, department, or other entity created by state law which regulates providers through occupational regulations. See Nebraska Statutes 84-938
  • Personal qualifications: means criteria related to an individual's personal background and characteristics, including completion of an approved educational program, satisfactory performance on an examination, work experience, other evidence of attainment of requisite skills or knowledge, moral standing, criminal history, and completion of continuing education. See Nebraska Statutes 84-941
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