Certification of Professional Ergonomists – Who, Why and How Panel Session

摘要

The expansion of interest in ergonomics worldwide, as evidenced by growth in the number of Federated Societies affiliated with the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), has been accompanied by growing awareness of the need for quality assurance methods and procedures regarding the training and credentials of professional ergonomists. Responsibility for such quality assurance often is assumed by professional ergonomist certifying bodies. This session addresses: (1) the current status of professional ergonomist certification programs from an international perspective, as promulgated in a number of different countries; (2) experience of selected certification programs with the IEA certifying body accreditation process; (3) future prospects for new bodies responsible for professional ergonomist certification; and (4) a discussion of possible need and options for revisions/improvements to the IEA certifying body accreditation process. Session participants comprise professional ergonomists with internationally recognized roles in the certification of professional ergonomists.