The Peptide Literacy Center

Peptide Education Standards

The standards library

The Center's standards define competency, accreditation, evidence, examination, continuing education and enforcement requirements for responsible peptide education. All six founding standards are currently in development.

Archival shelving of bound standards volumes in a reference room

PLC Standard 1001

Competency Requirements for Certified Peptide Literacy Educators

Responsible body: Peptide Education Standards Council

In Development
Current status
In Development
Development date
To be published with the first draft release
Public-comment period
Opens with each published draft
Approval date
Pending governing council approval
Effective date
Set at approval
Revision history
Recorded from the first published draft forward
Related policies
Examination integrity policy; Code of Ethics
Document
Available at first draft release

PLC Standard 2001

Accreditation Requirements for Peptide Education Programs

Responsible body: Peptide Program Accreditation Council

In Development
Current status
In Development
Development date
To be published with the first draft release
Public-comment period
Opens with each published draft
Approval date
Pending governing council approval
Effective date
Set at approval
Revision history
Recorded from the first published draft forward
Related policies
Annual reporting policy; Program directory policy
Document
Available at first draft release

PLC Standard 3001

Ethical, Evidence and Communication Standards

Responsible body: Scientific Advisory Committee

In Development
Current status
In Development
Development date
To be published with the first draft release
Public-comment period
Opens with each published draft
Approval date
Pending governing council approval
Effective date
Set at approval
Revision history
Recorded from the first published draft forward
Related policies
Conflict-of-interest disclosure; Advertising and credential use
Document
Available at first draft release

PLC Standard 4001

Examination and Assessment Standards

Responsible body: Examination Committee

In Development
Current status
In Development
Development date
To be published with the first draft release
Public-comment period
Opens with each published draft
Approval date
Pending governing council approval
Effective date
Set at approval
Revision history
Recorded from the first published draft forward
Related policies
Scoring and score-review policy; Candidate conduct policy
Document
Available at first draft release

PLC Standard 5001

Continuing Education Standards

Responsible body: Continuing Education Council

In Development
Current status
In Development
Development date
To be published with the first draft release
Public-comment period
Opens with each published draft
Approval date
Pending governing council approval
Effective date
Set at approval
Revision history
Recorded from the first published draft forward
Related policies
Provider responsibilities; Credit calculation policy
Document
Available at first draft release

PLC Standard 6001

Complaints, Appeals and Enforcement

Responsible body: Ethics and Enforcement Committee

In Development
Current status
In Development
Development date
To be published with the first draft release
Public-comment period
Opens with each published draft
Approval date
Pending governing council approval
Effective date
Set at approval
Revision history
Recorded from the first published draft forward
Related policies
Investigation procedure; Public disciplinary notices
Document
Available at first draft release

Comment on a proposed standard

Public comment is part of the Center's standards-development process. Comments are recorded, reviewed by the responsible council and reflected in the revision history of each standard.

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