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Episode 62: Themes in Professional Licensing with CLEAR's Premier Technology Partner, Thentia

Posted In: CLEAR Podcast,

Feb 14

Paul Leavoy, Managing Director - Regulatory Content and editor of Ascend magazine for Thentia, talks with CLEAR about regulatory news and current...

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Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy - Promoting Professionalism course

Posted In: Upcoming Events,

Feb 14

Gerald Hickson, CLEAR's Winter Symposium keynote, has shared this upcoming event. The Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy at Vanderbilt...

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AHPRA: proposed changes regarding complaints process

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Transparency,

Feb 14

Following a review by the Federal Health and Aged Care Ministry, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has released proposals...

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Research: full NP scope leads to greater workforce diversity

Posted In: Diversity, Research, Scope of Practice,

Feb 14

Research from West Virginia University shows that states with full practice authority for nurse practitioners tend to have greater workforce...

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Prometric announces new CEO

Posted In: CLEAR Vendor Mbr News,

Feb 13

From Prometric, "Prometric, a global leader of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions, announced Stuart Udell as its new Chief...

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Is regulation a constant or a variable?

Posted In: Premier Tech Partner,

Feb 8

Modern regulators are increasingly adopting a preventive approach to regulation – that is, regulation aimed at stopping harm before it...

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Alberta lawyers vote to maintain mandated CPE

Posted In: Continuing Competence, Cultural Competence,

Feb 8

In October 2020, the Law Society of Alberta voted by a 2/3 majority to amend its rules to allow the Society to mandate specific continuing...

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Vermont considers Interstate Counseling Compact

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 8

The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation participated in a hearing before the House Committee on Health Care to advocate for Vermont's...

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Update: Wisconsin agency to be audited over licensure delays

Posted In: Administration, Entry to Practice, Fees/Budget, Performance/Legislative,

Feb 8

Wisconsin's Legislative Audit Committee will conduct an audit of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to look at the funding...

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Connecticut considers cap on occupational licensing fees

Posted In: Fees/Budget,

Feb 8

A bill under consideration in Connecticut would establish the maximum fee agencies could charge for an occupational license at $100. Testimony in...

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US Health Organizations statement on DEI

Posted In: Administration, Compliance & Discipline, Continuing Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Education & Training, Implicit Bias in Reg, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 2

Five US healthcare organizations (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Assocaition, Braylock for His Kingdon...

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UK: changes to nursing and midwifery pre-registration education programme standards

Posted In: Education & Training,

Feb 1

The UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council has approved changes to the pre-registration education programme standards. With the UK's exit from the...

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