There are many reasons that individuals decide to become Board Certified. Some reasons revolve around the particular industry profession or employer preference; however, many individuals choose Board Certification for personal reasons, including:
- Certification is a mark of prestige
- Certification is a significant personal and professional accomplishment
- Certification can advance your career
- Certified OHNs earn significantly more
- Employees regard certification as a mark of quality and rely on certification when �making employment decisions
- The certified OHN provides knowledgeable management of occupational injuries �and illnesses and facilitates early return to work processes
- The certified OHN can reduce the employer’s legal exposure through management of �regulatory requirements such as OSHA, FMLA, ADA, DOT, HIPAA, etc.
- Certification enhances your disease management and health promotion skills
- Certified OHNs make a positive impact on the employer’s financial bottom line
- Certification augments competence and on-the-job productivity