P-chem

Definition

(Noun) A licensed professional chemist with the legal license to practice chemistry. A chemist who is professionally accountable to their licensing body for the work they do. When you hold a P-chem certification, you are licensed to practice chemistry in the area for which it was granted. The license also provides you the right to use the letters P.Chem. after your name. It also means that you are committed to enhancing peoples quality of life, health, safety and are dedicated in environmental protection.

To obtain a P.Chem. you must have the right education from an accredited chemistry program. Also, between two to four years of experience of on-the-job internship must be completed. You must be registered with a licensing body.

The P-Chem or P.Chem. designation tells the public and your employer that you:
-are ethically and legally responsible for your work and highly value public safety;
-Continuously upgrade your knowledge;
-Adhere to a strict code of ethics;
-Maintain a high level of competence