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Certification

Recertification: Field Training and Certification

Individuals who have been certified within the last year should enroll in the recertification program. This provides field practice and certification testing.

Initial Certification: Classroom, Field Training, and Certification

Individuals who are seeking certification for the first time or who have not been certified within the last year should enroll in the initial certification program. This provides classroom instruction in addition to field training and certification testing.

First-Day Training Schedule

Recertification
Field training and certification testing, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Those who pass the field certification test on the first day are not required to attend on the second day.

Initial Certification
Classroom session, 8:30 a.m. to noon

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  • What to expect at field certification testing

Field training and certification testing, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Those who pass the field certification test on the first day are not required to attend on the second day.

Second-Day Training Schedule

Field practice and certification testing; must arrive by 8:00 a.m.
If arrival by 8:00 a.m. is not possible, notify the conference coordinator at 814-863-1738.

Field Practice Certification Testing

Field practice and certification testing are held outdoors regardless of weather; dress appropriately for conditions.