3rd Party Certification and Entry-Level Certificates

Presenters:  Dr. Linnea Fletcher, Director AC2 Bio-Link Regional Center; Dr. Tamara C Mandell, Associate Director, Education and Training University of Florida CERHB; Russ H Read, CPP(LERN) Executive Director, National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce

The Community College Consortium for Bioscience Credentials (c3bc) has identified the need for credentialing both at the state level and in industry.  This presentation explores:

•  Learning Outcomes

• —  Specifics relating to the administration of the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam

• —  Discuss secondary-to-post secondary program content and skills in the context of the exam and the c3bc core competencies

• —  Learn strategies for developing laddered credentialing

• —  Identify strategies and best practices for student success

• —  Discuss career options and pathways