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A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) is a non-profit organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest. The roles of these professional associations have been variously defined: "A group of people in a learned occupation who are entrusted with maintaining control or oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation;" also a body acting "to safeguard the public interest;" organizations which "represent the interest of the professional practitioners," and so "act to maintain their own privileged and powerful position as a controlling body." Such bodies generally strive to achieve a balance between these two often conflicting mandates. Though professional bodies often act to protect the public by maintaining and enforcing standards of training and ethics in their profession, they often also act like a cartel or a labor union (trade union) for the members of the profession, though this description is commonly rejected by the body concerned. Therefore, in certain dispute situations the balance between these two aims may get tipped more in favor of protecting and defending the professionals than in protecting the public. An example can be used to illustrate this. In a dispute between a lawyer and his/her client or between a patient and his/her doctor, the Law Society of England and Wales or the General Medical Council will inevitably find itself plunged into a conflict of interest in (a) its wish to defend the interests of the client, while also (b) wishing to defend the interests, status and privileges of the professional. It is clearly a tough call for it do both. Many professional bodies are involved in the development and monitoring of professional educational programs, and the updating of skills, and thus perform professional certification to indicate that a person possesses qualifications in the subject area. Sometimes membership of a professional body is synonymous with certification, though not always. Membership of a professional body, as a legal requirement, can in some professions form the primary formal basis for gaining entry to and setting up practice within the profession; see licensure. Many professional bodies also act as learned societies for the academic disciplines underlying their professions. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What professional associations are best? Q. I want to consult in the following areas: 1) Provide training to troubleshoot electronic boards. 2) Provide training to maximize profits by decreasing production test costs. 3) Provide data analysis software. My target market is high tech industry. Especially those who manufacture electronic chips or boards I'm looking for a professional association. I had been a member of ICCA (Independent Computer Consulting Association). I'm looking at IEEE as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Asked by G J - Wed Jun 17 16:16:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Being active in one of the IEEE local societies is a good way to make contacts. But you have to be active, just going to dinners does not cut it. Former IEEE member Answered by Mark M - Thu Jun 18 00:54:34 2009 Professional associations enforce ethical standards mainly? Q. Professional associations enforce ethical standards mainly? Asked by Sonia D - Mon Feb 16 17:47:17 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments How are professional credential usually maintained?
Q. How are professional credential usually maintained? A. by completing a continuing education cycle B. By passing an annual examination C. By jioning the professional association D.By receiving a degree Asked by mickey - Thu Jan 15 02:06:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. I think A is the best answer. Answered by Pat - Thu Jan 15 11:17:14 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Professional associations"
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