walking94 0 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 So I've been researching the process in getting nationally certified. And all I keep reading about is how you need 6,000 hrs within the last five years. I have 6,000 but a good portion of those were 8 years ago. So basically I have to start from scratch and wait a couple more years before I even start the certification process?? I don't understand. What could've changed so drastically in our field within that 3 year gap? Do all the certification programs have this same 5 year rule? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateAA 0 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 You don't have to wait for your certification if you have 3 of the following components: Track 4 A. ACADEMIC EDUCATION 1. 90-Hour Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Part 1 (C.C.1-11) and the 90-Hour Practicum (Basic Education Course). * 2. 90-Hour Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Part 2 (C.C.12-20) and 90-Hour Practicum (Advanced Management Course). * 3. 12 semester college credits (cannot include #1 and #2 (must include an English PLUS 1 other required coursework area)). ...AND... B. ACTIVITY EXPERIENCE 4. 6,000 hours activity experience within the past 5 years. ...AND... C. CONTINUING EDUCATION 30 clock hours (Body of Knowledge) within past 5 years. For example: If you have your college credits, 30 clock hours of continuing education and MEPAP Part One then you could apply for ADPC Track 4. You could then level change once you get the 6,000 hours. * MEPAP 2nd Edition is core content 1-20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walking94 0 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 So basically you're saying apply my college credits, take the MPAP 1, work on continuing education credit hours and get it all done while I'm waiting on my 6000 hrs? Then when I complete the 6000 hrs, all I have to do is finish MPAP 2 and then I can be AD certified? I hope I'm making sense. I find all of this really confusing. My state doesn't require an AD to be certified, but I would like to get nationally certified in case I move in a few years. Thanks for your help. You don't have to wait for your certification if you have 3 of the following components: Track 4 A. ACADEMIC EDUCATION 1. 90-Hour Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Part 1 (C.C.1-11) and the 90-Hour Practicum (Basic Education Course). * 2. 90-Hour Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Part 2 (C.C.12-20) and 90-Hour Practicum (Advanced Management Course). * 3. 12 semester college credits (cannot include #1 and #2 (must include an English PLUS 1 other required coursework area)). ...AND... B. ACTIVITY EXPERIENCE 4. 6,000 hours activity experience within the past 5 years. ...AND... C. CONTINUING EDUCATION 30 clock hours (Body of Knowledge) within past 5 years. For example: If you have your college credits, 30 clock hours of continuing education and MEPAP Part One then you could apply for ADPC Track 4. You could then level change once you get the 6,000 hours. * MEPAP 2nd Edition is core content 1-20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateAA 0 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 So basically you're saying apply my college credits, take the MPAP 1, work on continuing education credit hours and get it all done while I'm waiting on my 6000 hrs? Then when I complete the 6000 hrs, all I have to do is finish MPAP 2 and then I can be AD certified? I hope I'm making sense. I find all of this really confusing. My state doesn't require an AD to be certified, but I would like to get nationally certified in case I move in a few years. Thanks for your help. Yes, you can apply for NCCAP certification if you complete 3 of the 5 components. Once you have completed the other 2 components, you can then apply for a level change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchris 1 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 The best answer to get in touch with NCCAP. I have been going on with them for years and they usually answer your questions. SOme of your work may still count and if you have had any CEU's since they may count as well. Let us know how it goes. Bigchris So I've been researching the process in getting nationally certified. And all I keep reading about is how you need 6,000 hrs within the last five years. I have 6,000 but a good portion of those were 8 years ago. So basically I have to start from scratch and wait a couple more years before I even start the certification process?? I don't understand. What could've changed so drastically in our field within that 3 year gap? Do all the certification programs have this same 5 year rule? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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