July 15, 2025
Professional development: Cockpit view clears credentialing terminology turbulence
Comparing healthcare to aviation is a long-standing tradition, especially when discussing safety systems like checklists. However, the similarities extend beyond protocols. Just as flying a paper airplane differs vastly from piloting a jumbo jet, so too does earning a certificate of attendance differ from achieving professional certification. Parallels like these can illuminate the otherwise confusing landscape of healthcare credentialing, where such terms are often used interchangeably.
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