2001 News
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8 MARCH 2001
CGFNS begins new credentials verification service in partnership
with New York State Education Department
The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) has created a new service, the Credential Verification Service for New York State (CVS), to independently verify credentials of foreign-educated health care professionals who are seeking licensure in New York State.
The New York State Education Department requires that foreign-educated registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants obtain independent verification of the authenticity of their credentials from a State Education Department approved Credential Verification service. CGFNS, a world leader in evaluation of international health care credentials, was authorized by the New York State Education Department to provide such a service.
The CVS program independently collects and verifies the authenticity of an applicant’s educational and licensure/registration credentials. Once verified, the credentials are forwarded to the New York State Education Department to be evaluated as part of the applicant’s licensure application. CGFNS assumes no responsibility for, and makes no analysis or determination as to the comparability or sufficiency of the applicant’s education or that the applicant has met any licensure requirements.
