Written by Staff of Community Impact Newspaper
Friday, 10 July 2009
Fire Chief Scott D. Kerwood with Hutto Fire Rescue completed the process and was awarded the professional designation of Chief Medical Officer. Kerwood is one of 40 nationwide to receive the designation.
The Commission on Professional Credentialing recently announced the launch of the credentialing for EMS leaders.
The CMO Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement throughout their career. CMO candidates are evaluated in seven areas, including experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competencies. The candidates exhibiting extensive experience and/or educational backgrounds are eligible for exemption from certain components. The application process not only validates an individual’s prior experience, but it also requires submission of a future professional development plan.
CMO candidate portfolios are evaluated by a team of peer reviewers appointed by the Commission on Professional Credentialing, which is the conferring body for the designation.
The designation is valid for 3 years. Applicants are required to remain current in four areas, including professional development, professional contributions, active association membership and community involvement to maintain the designation.