Certified by who?

Any person or group can say anyone is certified. If I hold a clinic at my house I can give out certificates.

I have big problem with the certification in my profession. The certification body isnt regulated by any Government agency yet our malpractice insurance company will not cover us unless were 'certified'. My arguement has always been, "whats keeping me from starting my own certification exam?" We are currently seeking state licensure. Our lincensure is going to have wording that says that you must be 'certified'. If licensure is going to be mandatory why do we have to be a member of a voluntary organization? (the certification board)

Licensure protects your profession from others. If bicycle mechanics become licensed it means lawn mower mechanis cant fix bikes. 'Licensed' by the USCF is just fancy wording.