What is the difference between credentialing and licensing?

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What is the difference between credentialing and licensing?

Licensing refers to the process of securing the authority to practice medicine within a state.

Credentialing refers to the process of verifying the provider’s license, education, insurance, and other information to ensure they meet the standards of practice required by the hospital or healthcare facility.21

Explain the significance of accreditation, specifically CACREP accreditation, for a counseling program.