Disciplinary Policy

1. Misrepresentation of any information provided to CIC or its representatives
2. Non-compliance with medical requirements
3. Non-compliance with Code of Ethics
4. Non-compliance with Substance Abuse Policy
5. Any infringement of exam security.

Disciplinary action may include one or more of the following: reprimand, revocation of certification or potentially civil sanctions. In the event that disciplinary action is taken or decided upon by the Ethics Committee, an operator may appeal the decision to the Governing Committee within 30 days of written notification of the decision.

A written appeal must be sent by traceable courier or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Executive Director, at the following address. Specific grounds as to why the appeal should be considered must be stated.

Debbie Dickinson, Executive Director
Crane Institute of America Certification, Inc.
3380 St. John’s Parkway
Sanford, FL 32771

In the event that an appeal is timely and properly prepared, the Governing Committee shall constitute and serve as an Appeals Panel and shall notify the operator of the date and location of the appeal hearing. The appeal hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible after receipt of the notification of appeal. The hearing shall be conducted at the Crane Institute Certification Headquarters or another location designated by the Governing Committee. The operator is responsible for their expenses. The operator has the right to have representation at the hearing, but in no event will counsel be allowed to provide testimony in lieu of, or on behalf of, the operator.

The hearing is closed to third parties with the exception of witnesses, experts, consultants and legal counsel. The Governing Committee will consider all evidence provided, including the basis for the original decision reached by the Ethics Committee. A formal record of the proceeding will be on file at Crane Institute Certification Headquarters.

For complete appeals process see Appeals Policies and Procedures.