What is Credentialing?

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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
Unveiling the mystery

• What is Credentialing?
• What is Licensing Certification?
• How does LC affect Transitioning Veterans?
• What is the benefit to Michigan?

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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
What are Credentials and Credentialing?
(proof of) abilities and experience which make
someone suitable for a particular job or
activity. Cambridge International Dictionary of
English The recognition of professional or
technical competence through registration,
certification, licensure, admission to
association membership, the award of a diploma or
degree, etc. The On-line Medical Dictionary
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
What is LC?
CDL
LLicense
Occupational licensure is the authorization that
a governmental agency grants to an individual to
practice within a specified occupation. The
individual must meet certain standards defined in
state or federal law or regulations. Licenses are
granted by federal, state and local government
agencies and are typically mandatory.
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
What is LC?
CCertification
To attest as being true or as represented or as
meeting a standard. from Cambridge Dictionary
of American English To state officially that
(something) is true or correct or that (someone)
has been trained to a particular standard.
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
   Veteran comes home to Michigan.
   Has civilian equivalents that do not require
a license or certification.
   Refer veteran to LVER or DVOW for available
services.
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
   Veteran comes home to Michigan.
   with all the civilian credentials needed to
obtain employment.
   Refer to LVER or DVOW to
   Guide veteran to applicable organization or
institution to obtain civilian credential.
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
   Veteran comes home to Michigan.
   with a certification, but not licensed.
   Refer to LVER or DVOW to
   Guide veteran to applicable organization or
institution to obtain civilian credential.
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
   Veteran comes home to Michigan.
   with the education, training, or experience
necessary to obtain a license or
certification.
   Refer to LVER or DVOW to
   Guide veteran to applicable organization or
institution to assist in credentialing
process.
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Credentialing the Michigan guide to Licensing
and Certification
   Veteran comes home to Michigan.
   has some education, training, and/or
experience, but needs to supplement to be
credentialed.
   Refer to LVER or DVOW to
   Guide veteran to applicable organization or
institution to assist in credentialing
process.