What is the term for a certificate holder who is not authorized to engage in the practice of their profession?

The term for a certificate holder who is not authorized to engage in the practice of their profession is "Inactive Certificate Holder." An inactive status typically indicates that the individual has not met certain requirements necessary to maintain an active certification, such as completing continuing education requirements or possibly failing to renew their certificate.

This status allows the individual to retain their certification without being allowed to practice, and they can often re-activate their status by fulfilling the required criteria set forth by the governing body. In contrast, an active certificate holder is someone who is fully authorized to practice professionally and is current with all necessary requirements. A renewed certificate holder refers to someone who has successfully completed the renewal process, implying they are also active. A suspended certificate holder, on the other hand, is someone whose ability to practice has been temporarily halted due to some issues, usually related to disciplinary actions or infractions. Thus, only the inactive certificate holder status specifically denotes that the individual is not authorized to engage in their profession.