What is certification?
In the United States the idea of voluntary certification has been growing rapidly over the past 50 years. New technology jobs have further facilitated this rapid growth for many corporations, nonprofits and educational institutions in creating certification programs.
It has become apparent that certain domains of practice require validation to identify qualified individuals. The case often cited for certifications is to protect the public from harm by determining qualification.
The Philips Certified Professional Program is fulfilling the need to verify and substantiate through a process of assessment to determine qualification.
Why get certified?
Certification is a highly valued advantage in the work place today. Many healthcare organizations now require certification because they understand those who are certified are committed to their professional development and quality of patient care.
Philips is leading the industry practice and offering certification for system service capability and are defining new standards of performance.
The value achieved when obtaining a Philips Certification includes:
Individual
- Philips is an internationally recognized healthcare systems and solutions provider who is well respected for the products and services they bring to the market. By association, a certified Philips empolyee is recognized as having the talents and skills that are valued in the market.
- Philips competency-based certifications are developed, administered, and analyzed using industry standards and state-of-the-art methodologies. Individuals who achieve these credentials have been vetted by these same high standards.
- Philips credentials may open doors to compete for certain jobs.
- Practitioners seek certification to be competitive in the workplace.
- Certification may facilitate career advancement.
- Certification is an individual challenge.
Healthcare organization
- Certification benefits employers by enhancing practice and differentiating the organization as one that identifies, supports, and assess job-relevant competencies.
- Employers set performance goals to achieve certification and support these goals with training.
- Economic climate may position certification as a differentiator as the organization competes for customers.
- Certification levels the playing field by establishing standards in achieving certification.
- Industry opinion leaders recommend product certification.
- Certification may become required for employment in some healthcare organizations.
- By focusing on competencies, the organization can more effectively train and support employees on essential skills and knowledge.
After a certification is granted, individuals become members of the Philips Certified Professional community and are recognized publicly for their achievement.