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Applicants must become a member
of the National Center for Crisis Management.
Members also receive membership in the Center's
sister organization - the American Academy
of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Membership
with the Center demonstrates a commitment to the
field of crisis management. It is the first step
in a sequential process aimed at identifying expertise
among educators, as well as professionals across
disciplines.
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Applicants then are afforded
the opportunity to apply for Certification
in School Crisis Response, as well as other
specialty certifications. The Applicant will be
required to complete an application that inquires
about his/her knowledge, experience and education
in the specialty area and supply supporting documentation
of each.
The requirements for Certification in School
Crisis Response include:
I. General Requirements
a. Membership in the Center in good standing
b. Active involvement in the provision of direct
care with students and staff in a school or school
related enviornment
c. Adherence to the Center's Code of Ethical &
Professional Standards
II. Knowledge of School Crisis Response and
Management
a. Applicant's knowledge of school crisis response
will be determined by assessment of the following:
i. Workshops/presentations/seminars attended related
to school crisis response
ii. Intensive training programs attended related
to school crisis response
iii. Supervisory/administrative positions held overseeing
other individuals who provide services to people who
are involved in school crisis response
iv. Authored/co-authored books or articles related
to school crisis response
III. Experience in the Schools and as a Crisis
Responder
a. Have at least two (2) years experience working
in a school or school related facility
b. Have been involved in the planning and/or implementation
of crisis response strategies in a school environment.
IV. Educational/Training Requirements
a. Have completed at least a Bachelor's Degree from
an accredited institution or its equivalent. A copy
of the diploma or final official transcript must be
sent with the Application for Board Certification.
b. Education/training has relevant course work related
to crisis response and management.
c. The Center reserves the right to waive criteria
(a.) if candidate's profession does not require a
Bachelor's Degree and he/she exhibits extensive knowledge
of school crisis response strategies.
V. Professional Credentialing as School or
School-Related Personnel
a. Must be certified by a recognized certifying body
such as a State Board. A copy of this certification
must accompany the application for Board Certification.
b. The Center reserves the right to waive criteria
(a.) if the applicant's profession does not have a
recognized certifying body.
- Once the information is received, the application
is reviewed to assess if the candidate meets the criteria
for Certification. A candidate must meet the minimal
standards set by the Center in order to be granted
the certification. If additional documentation is
needed, the candidate is contacted by mail. The review
process requires a month to complete.
