Biomagnetics Professional Certification Program
Foundation for Magnetic Science
Certification System Rules & Standards
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Introduction
How to Become Certified
Seven Core Values
Certification System Rules
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Introduction to Certification Rules and Standards
Whereas the Foundation Board of Trustees has adopted a Professional Practice System Resolution that provides, in part:
"Certification Board (may also be referred to as: Board for Professional Certification Standards) - implements the Certification Standards to recommend the issuing of various degrees of certification to Research Practitioners (existing practitioners to be ‘grandfathered' and life experiences to be considered along with academics and professional status). Certification to cover Biomagnetics as established by the research initiated by Peter A. Kulish and continued by the Foundation. The Board consists of a Certification Chairperson appointed and removable by the Oversight Officer and such Members (not exceeding six) as may be invited by the Board Chairperson. The Chairperson and Members of the Board may be removed from the Board by resignation or determination of the Board of Trustees." and
Whereas the Trustees have adopted the following Seven Core Values and authorized the Oversight Officer to establish and manage a Program for Professional Certification that seeks to recognize FMS Biomagnetic Research Professionals (BmRP) who demonstrate high levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, ethics and commitments
The Board hereby adopts the following Core Values and Certification System Rules
The Certification process is set forth in this document. You will need to contact the Foundation, by email, to certification@magnetfoundation.org with a brief statement setting forth you name, address, birth date, educational attainments, other licenses or certifications. The Board will then proivde you with its standard questionnaire. See the Rules and Standards, below .
FMS Professionals have self-discipline and commitment.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals use good judgment and observe "Do no harm" as a first Rule of Practice. Professionals are expected to abide by the Professional Ethics Code and engage in the Practitioner Training Program, Professional Practices Structure and Practitioner Support Structure.
FMS Professionals are committed to being the source of their own decision making.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals act on the belief that all people can be responsible for their own healthcare choices. They incorporate awareness and intelligence in their practice.
FMS Professionals utilize knowledge and creativity.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals have a rich understanding of FMS and appreciate how knowledge is created, organized, linked to self health care and applied to real-world settings. While representing collective wisdom of our culture and upholding the value of knowledge, they also develop the critical and analytical thinking skills required for research success.
FMS Professionals are aware and present human beings.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals are adept at engaging people to assist their biomagnetic research and at enlisting their colleagues' knowledge and expertise to complement their own. They are also aware of ineffectual or damaging behavior and are devoted to creating a positive outcome.
FMS Professionals think systematically and learn from experience.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals are models of responsible and educated persons, exemplifying the virtues they also inspire in others: the desire to be healthy, whole, curious, honest, fair, and respectful of human differences. They engage in lifelong learning that they seek to be a model for all health care providers. Striving to strengthen Biomagnetic research, Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals critically examine their practice, seek to expand their repertoire, deepen their knowledge, sharpen their judgment and adapt their practice to new findings, ideas and theories.
FMS Professionals are leaders within their communities.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals contribute to the effectiveness of healthcare by working collaboratively with other professionals on research, standards of practice, and education. They find ways to work with people, engaging them productively in managing their own health care choices. FMS Professionals are dedicated to making Biomagnetics accessible.
FMS Professionals provide honest support for other human beings.
Certified and accomplished FMS Professionals contribute to the betterment of humankind through active support of providing options for health choices. The use of magnetism is intended to benefit normal structure and function and is not prescribed as treatment for medical or psychological conditions, nor for diagnosis, care, treatment or rehabilitation of individuals, nor to apply medical, mental health or human development principles. Not intended to treat disease, support or sustain human life, or to prevent impairment of human health; for self-education and research purposes only.
Certification System Rules
Board Certification Standards
I. Introduction
1. There exists major concern and debate about the state of health care in today's society. Many current belief systems do not entirely address giving a person domain over his or her own individual healing and health choices. Current models leave out a critical element of the health care equation: the active role of Biomagnetics. If we are to have the most comprehensive health care options available to people, it must include research and an educational force that includes Biomagnetics.
2. Biomagnetics, the work founded and pioneered by Peter A. Kulish and continued by the Foundation, is an emerging science and field of professional practice. The Trustees have established a Professional Practice System for Biomagnetic Research Associates. The System includes Certification, Peer Review, Research and Ethics standards.
3. The Certification Board's goal is to advance the quality of practice, research, teaching, learning, and mentoring in the development of Biomagnetics by maintaining high standards for what accomplished Biomagnetic Associates should know and be able to do, and by providing a system to certify Associates who meet these standards. These standards are established for Biomagnetic Associates as a representation of professional excellence. There are entry-level standards for beginning Associates, as well as established advanced standards for experienced Associates; the Board has the discretion to apply the standards to individual needs and skills.
4. Linked to these standards are reasonable and reliable processes that honor the complexities and demands of utilizing Biomagnetics. They focus on the research and work completed by Biomagnetic Associates. The Board assessments for Board Certification include having Biomagnetic Associates construct a case study research portfolio that represents an analysis of their class work and participate in exercises designed to tap the knowledge, skills, disposition, professional judgment, and research skills that represent their abilities.
II. Proficiency of Biomagnetic Associates
1. The Board presents its view of what Biomagnetic Associates should be proficient in, as well as values and beliefs regarding what should be the foundation of sound research. This expression of standards guides all of the Board's standards and assessment processes.
2. The fundamental requirements for proficient research include a broad education in the sciences, math, psychology, business, and the liberal arts; knowledge of the skills to be developed, and of the resources and equipment that manage and embody course content; knowledge of general and subject-specific methods for Biomagnetics research and for evaluating clients; the capacity to employ such knowledge prudently in the interest of research; and human qualities including expertise, professionalism, and commitment compose excellence in the field of Biomagnetics.
3. The Board's responsibility is not only to ensure that Biomagnetic Associates who become Board Certified meet its professional standards of commitment and competence, but also to maintain standards, assessments, and research data.
III. Certification Process
1. Any person who demonstrates that he or she may qualify for certification and accepts the Ethics Code and other requirements of the Professional Practice System may be certified as a Research Associate or Technicians.
2. Upon certification, such person may be known as a Biomagnetic Research Professional, BmRP. All Certifications shall be issued by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees as Chief Executive Officer under authority of the Board. A certified health care practitioner who meets the highest standards of practice may be referred to as a Board Certified Biomagnetic Research Practitioner, or BCBmRP.
3. Each such applicant shall complete the standard questionnaire provided by the Certification Board and shall answer such other questions for which the Board may request answers, in writing. The Board may require applicants to demonstrate their knowledge of magnet placement by practical exhibition, in person, or by electronic means. When all questions are answered to the satisfaction of the Board, the Board may recommend the issuance of the appropriate Certification to the Oversight Officer.
4. All applications shall be submitted to a vote of the Board within 30 days of completion. The Members shall convey their votes to the Chairperson within ten days of receipt of the completed application package and the Chairman shall convey the results to the Oversight Officer within three days thereafter.
5. The Oversight Officer shall notify the applicant within ten days of notice by the Oversight Officer. Any appeal of a denial of Certification shall be made by complaint to the Ethics Board and under the Ethics Enforcement Rules. The appeal must be filed within ten days of receipt of notice of denial.
6. The Certification Board requires an annual recertification statement on standard questionnaire form.
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