Accreditation
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The next deadline for P.Stat. or A.Stat. applications is 1 February, 2010.
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- Application forms, reviewer forms, sample applications. Application fees and renewal fees.
- Accredited P.Stat. and A.Stat. individuals
Mentorship program - Members of the Accreditation Committee and Accreditation Appeals Committee
- Accreditation of Statisticians by the Statistical Society of Canada - the legal document that defines the SSC Accreditation process.
- Brochure summarizing the benefits of accreditation
- Code of Ethics for Statisticians in Canada
- Minutes of the Accreditation AGMs
- Questions? Neil Arnason, Chair of the Accreditation Committee, will be pleased to respond.
A brief summary of Accreditation
It is with great pleasure that the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC) announces the formal establishment of the program of SSC Accreditation for professional statisticians who practice in Canada. The Board of Directors of the Society approved the SSC Accreditation procedures on March 20, 2004.
Levels of Accreditationn
The Statistical Society of Canada offers two levels of accreditation, the Professional Statistician (P.Stat.) and the Associate Statistician (A.Stat.). The qualification of A.Stat. is intended to indicate that the holder has completed a course of study equivalent to a major or honours degree in statistics, or in exceptional instances, has otherwise demonstrated an advanced understanding of statistical theory and its application. The qualification of P.Stat. is intended to indicate that the holder has the necessary academic qualifications and a minimum of six years of professional experience in the application of statistics.
Recognizing accredited individuals
A certificate of accreditation level and licensee number are issued to recipients of accredited status. The certificate indicates that the holder adheres to ethical practice, as defined by the SSC Code of Ethical Statistical Practice. The accredited statistician may affix the received designation to his/her list of professional qualifications.
Benefits of Accreditation
A summary of the benefits of Accreditation are available in a short brochure which can be used to advertise the existence of accreditation to prospective applicants and employers.
Applying for Accreditation
Who can apply for accreditation?
SSC Accreditation is for practice in Canada, by a Statistician who is a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada, or has an association with Canada as defined in Section 2.4 of the accreditation documentation.
Application forms
Fees and Dues
The following schedule of fees and dues applies until June 30, 2008.
Application Fees:
- Regular P.Stat. application fee of $100
- Reduced P.Stat. application fee of $50, for those accredited through other recognized statistical organizations, and those who are retired or unemployed.
- Regular A.Stat. application fee of $50
Renewal Dues:
All renewal dues are payable at 100% for those accredited prior to April 30, 2008, and at 50% for those accredited at the May 2008 SSC Board meeting.
- Regular P.Stat. dues of $75 per year
- Regular P.Stat. dues of $65 for those accredited through other recognized statistical organizations
- Reduced P.Stat. dues of $35 per year for those who are retired or unemployed
- Regular A.Stat. dues of $35 per year
Current accredited members
The following individuals have been awarded the P.Stat. or A.Stat. designation.
Administration of the Accreditation Program
Members of the Accreditation and Accreditation Appeals Committee
Minutes of Accreditation meetings
Accreditation Annual General Meetings
- Minutes of meeting 2008-05-26
- Minutes of meeting 2007-06-11
- Minutes of meeting 2006-05-29 (temporarily unavailable)
Accreditation Committee
- Minutes of meeting 2008-05-29
- Minutes of meeting 2007-06-11
- Minutes of meeting 2006-05-28 (temporarily unavailable)
If you have any specific questions, Neil Arnason, Chair of the Accreditation Committee, will be pleased to respond.
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