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In this video, we want to talk about the similarities and differences between licensing requirements and accreditation, specifically in the field of child psychology and working in the context of early childhood development programming.
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So, licensing and accreditation, we can have a sort of both.
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If we were making a bend diagram, i just don't like bend diagrams because i can't draw circles.
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But the overlapping, they're both regulatory practices, and they're designed to uphold certain standards of care.
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So people that are licensed or accredited, it's all in the interest of making sure that everyone in this case that's working in early childhood programs is aware of the current standards, aware of the rules, best practices, ethics in dealing with children, how to handle different situations and so on.
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Something that's different is that licensing is required.
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It's legally mandatory to be licensed to practice in the field.
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And accreditation is optional.
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It's voluntary.
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It's good to, you know, to stay current in your fields to continue...