An organization who wants their training program/course to be approved as a qualified course for the continuing education requirements for this credential must meet the following basic standards:
- The coursework is designed to increase the participant’s knowledge or skill regarding the practice of employment services and/or persons with disabilities as described in the Focus Areas below:
- Job Coaching
- Job Placement
- Job Development and Marketing
- Natural and Ongoing Supports in the Workplace and Community
- Supported Employment
- Employment Planning
- Delivering Services
- Ethics and Advocacy
- Aspects of Disabilities
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- Employment Service Staffing
- The instruction provided is at least one clock hour in duration.
- The purpose of the program is clearly defined in terms of its objectives or expected outcomes.
- The program is delivered in an accessible, barrier-free manner so that no one with a disability is excluded. Presentation materials are available in accessible formats, including handouts and support materials. If the presentation is a workshop or conference, the location must be physically accessible.
- The continuing education course is lead by a qualified instructor with documented education and expertise to teach the subject matter. Documentation is dependent on the subject matter and could include:
- Certification in Rehabilitation, related field, or in the specific subject area.
- Documentation of previous presentations on the subject.
- Published articles and/or books in the subject area.
- Recognition as an expert in the subject by state or national organization.
- Expertise in the subject area through license, education or experience.
- Master’s level education or higher in the related subject matter field.
- License or certification in the related subject area by a state or national organization.
- All presentations comply with relevant local, state, or national laws related to serving people with disabilities.