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Trainer Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

An AHE signature program trainer status remains active for three (3) years after completing the initial Train-The-Trainer (T3) program. To renew or continue the active trainer status, the trainers need to:

Every year:

Submit the AHE Signature Program Designated Trainer check-in form for the appropriate program(s). The form must be sent each December 1st through 31st to validate or update your contact information for the following year. Please see the form button on this page.

Every three years:

1) Submit the AHE Signature Program Designated Trainer check-in form AND one (1) of the following to validate that you have:

  • Conducted at least two (2) AHE Signature program certification training sessions at your facility within 3 years
  • Became a designated trainer at one of the AHE Signature Train-The-Trainer Programs within the three-year year period
  • Provide proof of attendance from the AHE "Bootcamp for Trainers: AHE Signature Program Trainer Eligibility Renewal" program and obtain nine (9) additional credit hours (six (6) of professional training in EVS and three (3) in general course facilitating/training) within 3 years. The training details will need to be listed on the submission form
  • Obtained 18 credit hours of training that includes twelve (12) hours of professional training specific to EVS and six (6) credit hours in general course facilitating/ training within 3 years. The training details will need to be listed on the submission form.

    • 2) Upload and submit an updated, signed code of ethics.

    Note:

    • If you hold multiple trainer designations (T-CHEST, T-CSST, and T-CNACC), you can combine credit hours to meet your active trainer eligibility requirements. You need only to attend one (1) Bootcamp for Trainers program. Credit Hours: AHE EXCHANGE credits can be counted towards the active trainer eligibility credit hours. Certificates of attendance/completion are necessary to prove that credit hours were obtained and must be submitted during check-in. If you don’t have a certificate of completion, detailed information about the education must be provided. All credit hours are subject to AHA approval. The AHE will update the Code of Ethics, but you do not need to send us a new copy until your next eligibility renewal. Please note that only active trainers are eligible to purchase the Participant Guides for the AHE Signature Programs and proctor the exams. If you have a designated purchasing personnel, please contact AHE staff at ahe@aha.org to make special arrangements. All purchases must be prepaid using a company credit card or a check. Purchase orders are not accepted as a guarantee to ship the product or provide an invoice.