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• What “helping profession” fields does CCE accept towards the education and experience requirement?
  
  
• I have completed the required training through ReadyMinds and have a provisional GCDF certification. Does provisional GCDF certification qualify me for the DCF credential?
  
  
• I sent my application with the required money. My check was cashed. Doesn’t this mean I should be certified now?
  
  
• How am I going to incorporate the DCF training in my work?
  
  
• Why should I obtain the DCF credential?
  
  
• I have many years of facilitation experience but have not taken any specific coursework or training in Distance Facilitation. Where can I get the required training for the credential?
  
  

What “helping profession” fields does CCE accept towards the education and experience requirement?

Below is a listing of accepted related fields:

• Business Administration (HR emphasis)
• Case Management
• College Personnel Services
• Counseling
• Creative Arts Therapy
• Human Development
• Human Resources
• Human Services
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Vocational Rehabilitation

 

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I have completed the required training through ReadyMinds and have a provisional GCDF certification. Does provisional GCDF certification qualify me for the DCF credential?

In order to be eligible for the DCF credential, applicants must be FULLY certified as a GCDF OR hold a Master’s degree in a helping professional field from a regionally accredited college or university, have successfully completed a graduate level career development course, and be able to document 2,000 hours of career development or related experience. The DCF training course is valid for a period of five years.

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I sent my application with the required money. My check was cashed. Doesn’t this mean I should be certified now?

The application fee is a processing and reviewing fee. Your file must be reviewed to assure you meet all requirements. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your application to be reviewed.

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How am I going to incorporate the DCF training in my work?

This training can be an important professional enhancement for you in staying current on new and important advancements in your field as well as helping you perform and expand upon your current work responsibilities. Distance Facilitation skills may also be a unique advantage when seeking new employment opportunities or seeking to develop new programs related to your current work. Clients are beginning to show strong interest in this type of relationship, and there are indications that demand is increasing for professionals with these skills.

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Why should I obtain the DCF credential?

A Distance Credentialed Facilitator (DCF) will be nationally recognized as a professional with training in best practices in Distance Facilitation. Benefits of obtaining the DCF include:

• A marketable and portable credential
• Clarification of a Scope of Practice
• National Skills Standards
• Professional recognition

 

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I have many years of facilitation experience but have not taken any specific coursework or training in Distance Facilitation. Where can I get the required training for the credential?

CCE has selected ReadyMinds to deliver the online Distance Credentialed Facilitator Training. ReadyMinds is a leader in the field of Distance Counseling and has developed sophisticated and best practice Distance Counseling methods and software support in providing services to thousands of clients.

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