An equivalent of one CPE unit may be sought providing the candidate documents and demonstrates that the competency areas outlined in the Standards have been satisfactorily addressed. The learning experience submitted must be a single learning experience and not a combination of several experiences.
Students draw up a learning contract in dialogue with the supervisor.
The candidate describes the various components of the program and how they work together. In the written narrative the Candidate refers to Standards and illustrates competencies with specific examples. Candidate provides written documentation which backs up the claimed competency. Candidate makes request to Vice-Chair of the Certification Commission and includes written materials with the request, including copies to each member of the Equivalency Subcommittee. The Vice-Chair and two members of the Subcommittee of the Commission will review the materials and render a decision.