QI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - PHASE III
Content:
Phase III is the third Phase of the Qualified Instructor (QI) training program. Phase III is the certification phase.
Date: Within 3 years of completing Phase II.
Location: Candidate's Home Program**
**If the Phase III Candidate is not working with a current program, the Candidate may request an alternative site in consultation with the CECTH Education Committee (contact the CECTH office for details).
Phase III is the third Phase of the Qualified Instructor (QI) training program. Phase III is the certification phase.
Date: Within 3 years of completing Phase II.
Location: Candidate's Home Program**
**If the Phase III Candidate is not working with a current program, the Candidate may request an alternative site in consultation with the CECTH Education Committee (contact the CECTH office for details).
Application Prerequisites:
Candidates for Phase III:
Must have successfully completed Phase I
Must have successfully completed Phase II
Phase II must have been completed within the last 3 years**
Maintained CECTH membership
Document requisite teaching hours***
**If candidate does not apply for Phase III within three years of completing Phase II, the candidate will be required to audit Phase I or Phase II to ensure the Candidate is current with standards and best-practices.
***Instructor Level Candidates are required to document at least 100 teaching hours -- minimum of 75 hours must be in a therapeutic setting. Master Level Candidates are required to document at least 300 teaching hours -- minimum of 200 hours must be in a therapeutic setting.
Application Requirements:
Application form
Self-appraisal form
PLACE ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND APPLICATION FEE IN AN ENVELOPE AND SEND ENTIRE PACKAGE TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE. DO NOT SEND APPLICATION COMPONENTS INDIVIDUALLY.
**In addition to the application fee, the Candidate will be required to supply the evaluators with travel expenses (example: mileage X current IRS business rate, meals, housing as necessary), at the time of the Phase III. Every effort will be made to assign Evaluators who are located as close to the Candidate as possible, but dates, days and times available will influence assignment of Evaluators.
Receipt of Application:
Once the application package is received, the Candidate will be contacted by the Council office (please provide e-mail information). Based upon information provided (days, dates, times) an Evaluation Team will be assigned.
Candidates for Phase III:
Must have successfully completed Phase I
Must have successfully completed Phase II
Phase II must have been completed within the last 3 years**
Maintained CECTH membership
Document requisite teaching hours***
**If candidate does not apply for Phase III within three years of completing Phase II, the candidate will be required to audit Phase I or Phase II to ensure the Candidate is current with standards and best-practices.
***Instructor Level Candidates are required to document at least 100 teaching hours -- minimum of 75 hours must be in a therapeutic setting. Master Level Candidates are required to document at least 300 teaching hours -- minimum of 200 hours must be in a therapeutic setting.
Application Requirements:
Application form
Self-appraisal form
- Proof of liability insurance
- Verification of teaching hours
- Two personal references (may not be family members)
- Two professional references (may not be family members)
- Application fee
- Complete the application form and the self-appraisal form (if hand-written, please be sure it is legible).
- Make a copy of current program or personal insurance binder.
- Provide a list of teaching hours -- be sure to note whether hours are in a therapeutic setting.
- Request two personal references (may not be family members) - referee should place reference in a sealed envelope and sign their name on the seal.
- Request two professional references (may not be family members) - referee should place reference in a sealed envelope and sign their name on the seal. Professional references should address teaching (therapeutic or otherwise), riding abilities, management style, etc. and the referee should include their qualifications.
PLACE ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND APPLICATION FEE IN AN ENVELOPE AND SEND ENTIRE PACKAGE TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE. DO NOT SEND APPLICATION COMPONENTS INDIVIDUALLY.
**In addition to the application fee, the Candidate will be required to supply the evaluators with travel expenses (example: mileage X current IRS business rate, meals, housing as necessary), at the time of the Phase III. Every effort will be made to assign Evaluators who are located as close to the Candidate as possible, but dates, days and times available will influence assignment of Evaluators.
Receipt of Application:
Once the application package is received, the Candidate will be contacted by the Council office (please provide e-mail information). Based upon information provided (days, dates, times) an Evaluation Team will be assigned.
Evaluations:
Evaluation Process:
On the scheduled day, the evaluators will:
Guidelines for Lesson(s) Evaluation
Following the evaluation:
Evaluators will meet and combine notes/scores
A comprehensive report will be written
Candidate will be notified of the outcome (report included)
If successful, QI Instructor certificate will be sent
If unsuccessful, options will be provided by the Council office
Evaluation Process:
On the scheduled day, the evaluators will:
- Ensure the currency of the liability insurance
- Review program forms (referrals, waivers, goals, lesson notes)
- Review Candidate's lesson plan(s) for evaluation lesson(s)
- Evaluate facilities (safety, accessibility, etc.)
- Observe interaction with students prior to- and post- lesson
- Observe and evaluate lesson(s) using standard rubric
Guidelines for Lesson(s) Evaluation
Following the evaluation:
Evaluators will meet and combine notes/scores
A comprehensive report will be written
Candidate will be notified of the outcome (report included)
If successful, QI Instructor certificate will be sent
If unsuccessful, options will be provided by the Council office
