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Certified Manager of Animal Resources

Description

The Certified Manager Animal Resources (CMAR) certification program is designed to raise competency and professionalism in the field of Animal Resources Management. The CMAR designation involves a series of four examinations: three exams arranged via an organization called the Institute for Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), and the Animal Resources Exam offered by AALAS. Obtaining the CMAR designation is a sign of professionalism in the field of animal resources management.

Certifying Organization

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Board Certified in Animal Food Science

Certifying Organization

American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Diplomate of the ACVPM

Certifying Organization

American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Board Certified in Applied Animal Behavior Sciences

Certifying Organization

American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists

Type

B - Advanced

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