Credentialing Committee
Established December 1976; Revised February 1998
The Credentialing Committee manages the Academy of Health Information Professional (AHIP) program.
The committee consists of twelve members, who serve for staggered three-year terms, except the chair who serves a fourth year; the chair-designate is normally selected from third-year members. One member is appointed from a pool submitted by the Chapter Council. One member is appointed from a pool submitted by the Section Council. In years when there is a large number of portfolios to review, an ad-hoc task force will be appointed to assist in the reviewing process. The committee shall:
- review and recommend guidelines governing the MLA program of professional development and recognition
- recommend the content and skill areas required for initial eligibility for the program
- monitor the fair and equitable administration of the program
- maintain active liaison with the Chapter and Section Councils and the Continuing Education Committee
- support and promote membership participation in the program
- monitor all aspects of program implementation, and maintain ongoing program evaluation and analysis
- develop procedures for the review of materials submitted by candidates for membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals
- act as referees for all materials submitted by candidates for membership at all levels in the Academy
- approve candidates for membership in the Academy
- meet at least one time per year to review and validate procedures
- prepare and submit annual objectives and budget and midyear and annual reports