Education and Work Requirements
Any academic degree, including Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
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Official transcript/certificate from Child Development Associate (CDA)
OR
Official transcript from Associate’s degree (AD)in a related area
OR
Two years of infant and early childhood-related paid work experience (include official transcripts from any college courses completed)
Training
Minimum 30 clock hours of relationship-based education and training pertaining to the promotion of social-emotional development and/or the practice of infant mental health. Applicants will include as many hours as necessary to document that competencies (as specified in Competency Guidelines®) have been met
Professional Reference Ratings
Total of three ratings:
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One must come from a current supervisor
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At least one must come from an individual who meets ORIMHA Endorsement® requirements at Level II, III, or IV OR is familiar with the Competency Guidelines® and vetted by ORIMHA
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One can come from a colleague, or a parent/recipient of services (paid or volunteer), teacher, CDA mentor, Board member
Code of Ethics &Endorsement® Agreement
Signed
Documentation of Competencies
Application will document that competencies have been adequately met through course work, paid and/or volunteer work experiences, or in-service training. Written examination not required for applicants seeking Infant Family Associate Endorsement®
Professional Membership
Membership in ORIMHA or another infant mental health association