What does the Registrar send out instead of an annual certificate?

The Registrar sends out an annual membership card rather than an annual certificate to confirm the member's professional status. This card serves as tangible proof of membership within the organization, indicating that the individual is in good standing and authorized to practice in their field for the upcoming year.

This practice aligns with the standards of many professional organizations, where the membership card acts as a key identifier for professionals during their practice and can be presented to employers or regulatory bodies as verification of active membership.

The other options, while relevant in various contexts of professional development or renewal, do not serve as a direct substitute for the annual certificate in confirming membership status. A renewal application typically prompts the professional to maintain their membership rather than affirming it like a membership card does, a training completion certificate indicates the completion of specific training but not membership status, and a professional development report summarizes a member's ongoing education and training efforts rather than serving as proof of current membership.