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The Value to Employers Learn why professionals who have earned the APR offer tremendous value to agencies, companies and associations in the market for new staff. Guidelines for Using your APR Members who successfully Advance Readiness Review and pass the computer-based Examination may use APR or Accredited in Public Relations with their names. Accredited/Accreditation is always capitalized. Accreditation can only be used as identification for an individual. Organizations cannot be Accredited or referred to as Accredited in any publication. If a Member who is Accredited has his/her membership suspended, Accredited status is also suspended. If a member who is Accredited is sanctioned by a government agency or convicted in a court of law of an action that is in violation of the PRSA Code of Ethics, they may be barred from membership or expelled from the Society. If so barred or expelled, Accreditation is automatically revoked. An individual can have Accreditation revoked for improper use of Accreditation per these usage guidelines. | In this section: Guidelines for using your APR Maintenance of Accreditation Program Testimonials "Accreditation assures that a certain standard of quality is met. In a profession where licensure is not required and many people practice public relations without knowing key competencies and appropriate ethical guidelines for decision-making, earning the APR credential communicates that you have the requisite knowledge for principled public relations expertise and proficiency. This mark of excellence demonstrates to employers that you truly know what it means to be a high-performing, effective, and ethical public relations professional. The most enjoyable part of the study for me was learning more about the rich history and evolution of the public relations profession. I also appreciate the fact that the maintenance requirements encourage self-improvement through continuous learning. " — Holly K. Hall, APR Downloadable Logos: Winner of the "Show the World Your APR" iPad 2 Giveaway, held in April, during APR month Jennifer Marie Flowers, APR Congratulations Jennifer! |
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