410 IAC 7-26-2 "Accredited program" defined

Sec. 2. (a) "Accredited program" means a food protection manager certification program that has been evaluated and listed by an accrediting agency as conforming to national standards for organizations that certify individuals. (b) The term refers to the certification process and is a designation based on an independent evaluation of factors, such as: (1) the sponsor's mission; (2) organizational structure; (3) staff resources; (4) revenue sources; (5) policies; (6) public information regarding program scope, eligibility requirements, recertification, discipline, and grievance procedures; and (7) test development and administration. (c) The term does not refer to training functions or educational programs.