CERTIFICATION INFORMATION…
The following information arranged by CCAF degree program title, relates to national certifications recognized by CCAF. Students should contact the certifying agency concerning certifications, eligibility requirements and testing procedures. Completion of degree programs does not necessarily lead to certification; however, completion of CCAF courses and experience in the career field may satisfy some of the requirements for certification by the certifying agency. Students are encouraged to maintain records of all current and previous training and qualification, education and experience documentation.
For DANTES examination information concerning specific certifications visit:
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/certification/deph/pt3/index.htm
AIRWAY SCIENCE
(4VEN)
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY 1C1X1, 1C2X1
For Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certification, contact the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airman Certification Branch AFS-760, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125; (405) 954-3261; http://www2.faa.gov/licenses/index.cfm.
For FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
(7GAL)
Occupational Specialty 4J0X1, 4N0X1, 4U0X1For certification as a registered medical assistant, contact American Med Technologists (AMT), 710 Higgins Rd, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068; 1-800-275-1268 or (847) 823-5169; http://www.amt1.com.
For Aerobic Instructor, Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Consultant certification, contact the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123; 1-800-825-3636 or (858) 279-8227; http://www.acefitness.org.
For Surgical Technologist certification, contact the Liaison Council on Certification, Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. (LCCAST), 128 South Tejon Street, Suite 301, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903; 1-800-707-0057 or (719) 328-0800; http://www.lcc-st.org.
For Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification, contact the National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (CBSPD), (Formerly NICHSPDP), P.O. Box 558, Annandale, New Jersey 08801; 1-800-555-9765 or (908) 788-3847; http://www.sterileprocessing.org.
For National Registered Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, contact the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Rocco V. Morando Building, 6610 Busch Blvd., P.O. Box 29233, Columbus, Ohio 43229; (614) 888-4484; http://www.nremt.org.
For Orthopaedic Technologist certification, contact the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT), PBM 166, 4736 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse, New York 13219; (866) 466-2268; http://www.nbcot.net.
AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SERVICES
(2IAJ)
Occupational Specialty 3VXXX
For Broadcast Technologist, Senior and Professional Broadcast Engineer and Broadcast Networking Technologist certification, contact the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE), 9247 North Meridian Street, Suite 305, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260; (317) 846-9000; http://www.sbe.org.
For Professional Photographer, Electronic Imager and Specialist (Retouching Artists) certification, contact the Professional Photographers of America, Inc. (PPA), 229 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2200, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; (404) 522-8600; http://www.ppa.com.
For Graphic Communications Manager (CGCM) and Mail Manager (CMM) certification, contact the International Publishing Management Association (IPMA), 1205 W. College Avenue, Liberty, Missouri 64068-3733; (816) 781-1111; http://www.ipma.org.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
(4VAD)
Occupational Specialty 2A3X3, 2A5X1, 2A5X2, 2A6X1, 2A6X3, 2A6X4, 2A6X5, 2A6X6, 2A7X3
For FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, see page 105.
AVIATION MANAGEMENT
(1AVY)
Occupational Specialty 1C0X1, 1C0X2For Aircraft Dispatcher, Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certification, contact the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airman Certification Branch AFS-760, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, Okalahoma 73125; (405) 954-3261; http://www2.faa.gov/licenses/index.cfm.
For FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
AVIATION OPERATIONS
(4VCB)
Occupational Specialty 1A0X1, 1A1X1, 1A2X1, 1A6X1, 1A7X1
For Flight Engineer, Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certification, contact the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airman Certification Branch AFS-760, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125; (405) 954-3261; http://www2.faa.gov/licenses/index.cfm.
AVIONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(4VHS)
Occupational Specialty 2A0XX, 2A3X1, 2A3X2, 2A5X3For FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, see page 104.
For Associate Electronic Technician, Journeyman/Senior/Master Electronics Technician, Fiber Optics Installer, Telecommunications and FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's certification, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
BIOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(7GAM)
Occupational Specialty 4B0X1For Occupational Health and Safety Technologist certification, contact the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Joint Committee for Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Technologist; http://www.bcsp.com.
For Food Safety Professional, Environmental, Hazardous Substances, and Radon Certification, contact the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), 720 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 970-S, Denver, Colorado 80246-1925; (303) 756-9090; http://www.neha.org.
For Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STS-Construction), contact the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST), 208 Burwash Avenue, Savoy, Illinois 61874-9571; (217) 359-2686; http://www.cchest.org.
BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
(7GAA)
Occupational Specialty 4A2X1For Associate Electronic Technician, Journeyman/Senior/Master Electronics Technician, Fiber Optics Installer, Telecommunications and FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's license, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
For Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES), Clinical Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) and Clinical Engineer certification, contact the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 220, Arlington, Virginia 22201-4795; (703) 525-4890; http://www.aami.org.
CARDIOPULMONARY LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (7GDA)
Occupational Specialty 4H0X1For Cardiovascular Technician and Registered Cardiovascular Technologist certification, contact the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607; 1-800-326-0268 or (919) 861-4539; http://www.iccp.org.
For Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Function Technician and Prenatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist certification, contact the National Board of Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC), 8310 Nieman Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66214-1579; (913) 599-4200; http://www.nbrc.org.
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
(2IAL)
Occupational Specialty 1A8X1, 1NXXX, 8D000, 9L000For ATA certification, contact the American Translators Association (ATA), 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; (703) 683-6100; www.atanet.org.
For Telecommunications (Class I,II,II and IV), EMC - Engineering Technician and ESD - Engineering Technician certification, contact the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE), 167 Village Street, Medway, Massachusetts 02053; 1-800-896-2783 or (508) 533-8333; http://www.narte.org.
COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
(0CYY)
Occupational Specialty 3C0X2For Certified Computing Professional and Associate Computing Professional certification, contact the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), 2350 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 115, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-4503; (847) 299-4227; http://www.iccp.org.
For A+, CDIA, CTT+, I-Net+, Linux+, Network+, Server+, IT Project+, E-Biz+ certifications, contact the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 300, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-5228; (630) 268-1818; http://www.comptia.org.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(4VEB)
Occupational Specialty 3E2X1, 3E3X1, 3E5X1
For Professional Constructor certification, contact the American Institute of Constructors (AIC), AIC Certification Commission, 466 94th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702; (727) 578-0317; www.aicnet.org.
For Crane Operator certification, contact the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), 2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 505, Fairfax, Virginia 22031-4312; (703) 560-2391; http://www.nccco.org.
For Technician Trainee, Associate Engineering, Engineering and Senior Engineering Technician certification, contact the National Institute For Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), 1420 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2794; 1-888-416-4238; http://nicet.org.
For Certified Welder (CW), Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), NDE Inspector (NDE), Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) and Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), contact the American Welding Society (AWS), 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126; 1-800-443-9353 or (305) 443-9353; http://www.aws.org.
CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
(1CAO)
Occupational Specialty 6C0X1For Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) and Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification, contact the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 8260 Greensboro Drive, Suite 200, McLean, Virginia 22102; 1-800-344-8096 or (571) 382-0082; http://www.ncmahq.org.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(9IJY)
Occupational Specialty 3P0X1, 7S0X1For Protection Professional certification, contact the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), 1625 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2818; (703) 519-6200; http://www.asisonline.org.
DENTAL ASSISTING
(7GBC)
Occupational Specialty 4Y0X1For Dental Assistant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic Assistant and Practice Manager certification, contact the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60611; 1-800-367-3262 or (312) 642-3368; http://www.dentalassisting.org.
DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
(7GBB)
Occupational Specialty 4Y0X2For Registered Medical Technologist, Laboratory Technician and Physician Office Laboratory Technician certification, contact the American Association of Bioanalysts, Board of Registry (AAB), 917 Locust Street, Suite 1100, St. Louis, Missouri 63101-1419; (314) 241-1445; http://www.aab.org.
For Registered Medical and Dental Assistant, Medical Technologist and Technician and Phlebotomy Technician certification, contact the American Medical Technologists (AMT), 710 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068; 1-800-275-1268 or (847) 823-5169; http://www.amt1.com.
For Dental Assistant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic Assistant and Practice Manager certification, contact the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60611; 1-800-367-3262 or (312) 642-3368; http://www.dentalassisting.org.
For Dental Technician certification, contact the National Board for Certification, Certified Dental Technician, 1530 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308; 1-800-950-1150 or (850) 205-5626; http://www.nadl.org/html/certification.html.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
(7GDH)
Occupational Specialty 4R0X1, 4R0X1CFor Radiologic Technologist certification, phase I and II course graduates contact American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), 1255 Northland Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55120-1155; (651) 687-0048; http://www.arrt.org.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
(7GDK)
Occupational Specialty 4R0X1BFor Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) certifications, contact the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARMDS), 51 Monroe Street, Plaza East One, Rockville, Maryland 20850-2400; 1-800-541-9754 or (301) 738-8401; http://www.ardms.org.
DIETETICS & NUTRITION
(7GAD)
Occupational Specialty 4D0X1For Aerobic Instructor, Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant and Weight Management Consultant certification, contact the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123; 1-800-825-3636 or (858) 279-8227; http://www.acefitness.org. Applicants must have current CPR certification.
For Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional certification, contact the Dietary Managers Association, 406 Surrey Woods Dr., St. Charles, Illinois 60174-2386; 1-800-323-1908; http://www.dmaonline.org.
For Certified Food Executive and Certified Food Manager certification, contact the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA), 836 San Bruno Avenue, Henderson, Nevada 89015; 1-888-234-3732 or (702) 564-0997; http://www.ifsea.org.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(4VHP)
Occupational Specialty 2EXXX, 2M0X1, 2P0X1, 2C2X1For Certified Calibration Technician, contact the American Society for Quality (ASQ), 600 North Plankinton Avenue, P.O. Box 3005, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53201-3005; 1-800-248-1946; http://www.asq.org.
For Associate Electronic Technician, Journeyman/Senior/Master Electronics Technician, Fiber Optics Installer, Telecommunications and FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
For Broadcast Technologist, Senior and Professional Broadcast Engineer and Broadcast Networking Technologist certification, contact the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE), 9247 North Meridian Street, Suite 305, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260; (317) 846-9000; http://www.sbe.org.
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(9IEY)
Occupational Specialty 3E4X1, 3E4X3For Water Treatment, Distribution Wastewater Treatment, Collection Analysis and Industrial Wastewater certification, contact the Association Of Boards Of Certification (ABC), 208 5th Street, Ames, Iowa 50010-6259; (515) 232-3623; http://www.abccert.org.
For Certified Food Safety Professional, Environmental, Hazardous Substances, and Radon Certifications, contact the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), 720 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 970-S, Denver, Colorado 80246-1925; (303) 756-9090; http://www.neha.org.
For Voluntary Plumbing Inspector and Voluntary Mechanical Inspector certification, contact the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, California 91761; (909) 472-4100; http://www.iapmo.org.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
(9GEC)
Occupational Specialty 6F0X1For Defense Financial Counselor certification, contact the American Society Of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), Certified Defense Financial Manager Program (CDFM), 2034 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 145, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 1-800-462-5637 or (703) 549-0360; http://www.asmconline.org.
For Accredited Financial Counselor certification, contact the Institute for Personal Finance (IPF), Educational Service of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE), 2121 Arlington Ave #5, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221-4339; (614) 485-9620/9650; http://www.afcpe.org.
FIRE SCIENCE
(9IFY)
Occupational Specialty 3E7X1For certification as an emergency medical technician at the basic, intermediate and paramedic levels, contact National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Rocco V. Morando Bldg, 6610 Busch Blvd, PO Box 29233, Columbus, Ohio 43229; (614) 888-4484; http://www.nremt.org.
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
(7GCY)
Occupational Specialty 4A0X1For Registered Medical and Dental Assistant, Medical Technologist and Technician and Phlebotomy Technician, contact the American Medical Technologists (AMT), 710 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068; 1-800-275-1268 or (847) 823-5169; http://www.amt1.com.
HISTOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
(7GAE)
Occupational Specialty 4T0X1For Histologic Technician certification, contact the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), Board of Registry, 2100 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612-3798; 1-800-621-4142 or (312) 738-1336; http://www.ascp.org.
For Registered Medical Technologist Laboratory Technician and Physician Office Laboratory Technician certification, contact the American Association of Bioanalysts Board of Registry (AAB), 917 Locust Street, Suite 1100, St. Louis, Missouri 63101-1419; (314) 241-1445; http://www.aab.org.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(1AOY)
Occupational Specialty 3S0X1, 3U0X1, 8F000, 8R000For Professional Secretary certification, contact the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), P O Box 20404, Kansas City, Missouri 64195-0404; (816) 891-6600; www.iaap-hq.org.
For Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification, contact the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 1800 Duke St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 1-800-283-7476 or (703) 548-3440; http://www.shrm.org.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(1AUY)
Occupational Specialty 3A0X1, 8M000For Certified Computing Professional and Associate Computing Professional certification, contact the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), 2350 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 115, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-4503; (847) 299-4227; http://www.iccp.org.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(0IYY)
Occupational Specialty 1A3X1, 1A5X1, 1C3X1, 1C4X1, 2S0X2, 3C0X1, 3C1XX, 3C3X1For FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
For Associate Electronic Technician, Journeyman/Senior/Master Electronics Technician and Fiber Optics Installer certification, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
For Certified Computing Professional and Associate Computing Professional certification, contact the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), 2350 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 115, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-4503; (847) 299-4227; http://www.iccp.org.
LOGISTICS
(1AMY)
Occupational Specialty 2F0X1, 2G0X1, 2S0X1, 4A1X1For Transportation and Logistics certification, contact the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL), 1700 N. Moore St., Arlington, Virginia 22209; (703) 524-5011; http://www.astl.org.
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
(4VGA)
Occupational Specialty 2M0X3, 3E0X2, 3E1X1, 3E4X2For Associate Electronic Technician, Journeyman/Senior/Master Electronics Technician, Fiber Optics Installer, Telecommunication and FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
(7GAF)
Occupational Specialty 4T0X1, 4T0X3For Cytotechnologist certification, contact American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), Board of Registry, 2100 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612-3798; 1-800-621-4142 or (312) 738-1336; http://www.ascp.org.
For Registered Medical Technologist, Laboratory Technician and Physician Office Laboratory Technician certification, contact the American Association of Bioanalysts, Board of Registry (AAB), 917 Locust Street, Suite 1100, St. Louis, Missouri 63101-1419; (314) 241-1445; http://www.aab.org.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
(7GAP)
Occupational Specialty 4C0X1For Substance Abuse Counselor certification, contact AF Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment Program; 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 702; Falls Church, Virginia 22041.
For Registered Medical Assistant, Medical Technologist and Technician and Phlebotomy Technician certification, contact the American Medical Technologists (AMT), 710 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068; 1-800-275-1268 or (847) 823-5169; http://www.amt1.com.
For International Advanced (ICAADC), International AODA (ICADC), International Clinical Supervisor (ICCS), and International Prevention Specialist (ICPS) certification, contact the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium, 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1200, Falls Church, Virginia 22042-2356; (703) 294-5827; http://www.icrcaoda.org.
METALS TECHNOLOGY
(4VLB)
Occupational SpecialtyFor FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, see page 104.
For Certified Welder (CW), Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), NDE Inspector (NDE), Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) and Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), contact the American Welding Society (AWS), 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126; 1-800-443-9353 or (305) 443-9353; http://www.aws.org.
For Machining Level I, Metal Stamping Level II and Metal Stamping Level III certification, contact the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS), 3251 Old Lee Hwy, Suite 205, Fairfax, Virginia 22183; (703) 352-4971; http://www.nims-skills.org.
MISSILE & SPACE SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE
(4VAK)
Occupational Specialty 2M0X2For Associate Electronic Technician, Journeyman/Senior/Master Electronics Technician, Fiber Optics Installer, Telecommunication and FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License, contact the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I), 5 Depot Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135; 1-800-288-3824 or (765) 653-4287; http://www.eta-sda.com.
or
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554; 1-888-225-5322; http://www.fcc.gov.
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNOLOGY
(4VXR)
Occupational Specialty 2A7X2For FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, see page 104.
For ASNT NDT Level I, II and III certification, contact the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), PO Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518; 1-800-222-2768 or (614) 274-6003; http://www.asnt.org.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
(7ABJ)
Occupational Specialty 4R0X1AFor Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiologic Technologist certification, phase I and II course graduates contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), 1255 Northland Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55120-1155; (651) 687-0048; http://www.arrt.org.
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
(7GDI)
Occupational Specialty 4V0X1For Paraoptometric Technician certification, contact the American Optometric Association, National Council on Paraoptometric Certification (AOANET), 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, Missouri 63141; 1-800-365-2219 or (314) 991-4100; http://www.aoanet.org
or
The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), 2025 Woodlane Dr, St Paul, Minnesota 55125-2995; 1-800-284-3937 or (651) 731-2944; http://www.jcahpo.org.
For certification as an ophthalmic dispenser, contact American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABONCLE), 6506 Loisdale Rd, Ste. 209, Springfield, Virginia 22150; (703) 719-5800; http://www.abo.-ncle.org.
For Registered Medical Assistant, Medical Technologist and Technician and Phlebotomy Technician certification, contact the American Medical Technologists (AMT), 710 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068; 1-800-275-1268 or (847) 823-5169; http://www.amt1.com.
For Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) and Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting certification, contact the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), 2025 Woodlane Dr, St Paul, Minnesota 55125-2995; 1-800-284-3937 or (651) 731-2944; http://www.jcahpo.org.
PARALEGAL
(1CAM)
Occupational Specialty 5J0X1For Protection Professional certification, contact the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), 1625 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2818; (703) 519-6200; http://www.nccco.org.
For Legal Assistant (CLA) and Paralegal (CP) certification, contact the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), 1516 S. Boston, Suite 200, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119; (918) 587-6828; http://www.nala.org.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
(7GAH)
Occupational Specialty 4P0X1For Pharmacy Technician certification, contact the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCP), 2215 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20037-2985; (202) 429 7576; http://www.PTCB.org.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
(7GAI)
Occupational Specialty 4J0X2For Aerobic Instructor, Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Consultant certification, contact the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123; 1-800-825-3636 or (858) 279-8227; http://www.acefitness.org.
For Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, contact the National Strength And Conditioning Association Certification Commission (NSCA), 3333 Landmark Circle, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504; 1-888-746-2378 or (402) 476-6669; http://www.nsca-cc.org.
For Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant certification, contact the Board for Physical Therapy of the state in which licensure is issued; http://www.fsbpt.org.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
(2FDE)
Occupational Specialty 3N0XXFor Public Relations certification, contact the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), 33 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003-2230; (212) 995-2230; http://www.prsa.org.
For Telecommunications: Class I,II,II,IV, EMC - Engineering Technician and ESD - Engineering Technician certification, contact the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE), 167 Village Street; Medway, Massachusetts 02053; 1-800-896-2783 or (508) 533-8333; http://www.narte.org.
For Broadcast Technologist, Senior and Professional Broadcast Engineer and Broadcast Networking Technologist certification, contact the Society Of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE), 9247 North Meridian Street, Suite 305, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260; (317) 846-9000; http://www.sbe.org.
RESTAURANT, HOTELS & FITNESS MANAGEMENT
(1FRS)
Occupational Specialty 3M0X1, 8A200For Aerobic Instructor, Personal Trainers and Lifestyle Consultant certification, contact the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123; 1-800-825-3636 or (858) 279-8227; http://www.acefitness.org.
For Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, contact the National Strength And Conditioning Association Certification Commission (NSCA), 3333 Landmark Circle, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504; 1-888-746-2378 or (402) 476-6669; http://www.nsca-cc.org.
For ServSafe Certification and ServSafe Instructor, contact the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-2702; 1-800-765-2122 or (312) 715-1010; http://www.nraef.org.
SAFETY
(9IIY)
Occupational Specialty 1S0X1For Certification as a Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), contact the Board Of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), 208 Burwash Avenue, Savoy, Illinois 61874-9510; (217) 359-9263; http://www.bcsp.com.
SOCIAL SERVICES
(9IKY)
Occupational Specialty 3S1X1, 5R0X1, 8C000For Academy of Certified Social Workers, Case Management Specialty and Advanced certification, contact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 750 1st Street, NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241; 1-800-638-8799; 202-408-8600; http://www.socialworkers.org.
SURGICAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
(7GEA)
Occupational Specialty 4N1X1For Sterile Processing and Distribution certification, contact the National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (CBSPD) (Formerly NICHSPDP); PO Box 558; Annandale, New Jersey 08801; 1-800-555-9765; http://www.sterileprocessing.org.
SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
(4VPH)
Occupational Specialty 2A7X4For certification as a Parachute Rigger, contact the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airman Certification Branch AFS-760, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125; (405) 954-3261; http://www2.faa.gov/licenses/index.cfm.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(4VKC)
Occupational Specialty 2T3X0, 2T2X1, 2T3X2, 2T3X4, 2T3X5For Automotive, Truck, Bus and Body Repair certification, contact the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E., Suite 101, Leesburg, Virginia 20175; 1-877-273-8324 or (703) 669-6600; http://www.asecert.org.