Becoming a Certified Child Sleep Consultant: Finding the RIGHT Certification and the Red Flags!!!!!!
January 12, 2012 at 9:38 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: baby planners, certified child sleep consultant, certified maternity sleep consultant, certified sleep consultant, child sleep consultant certification, infant sleep consultant, infant sleep consultant certification, sleep consultant certification
Don’t be overwhelmed by all the different types of Child Sleep Consultant Certifications out there. I have put together a list of the specific requirements all Child Sleep Consultant Certification Programs should include:
#1 Make sure the certification is taught by an individual who has had at least 10 years of experience in the field of children’s sleep and who’s specific background and experience is solely as a Child Sleep Consultant (you want to be instructed by someone who is in the same profession as what you are seeking, right?)
#2 The certification should be filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to identify it as a “legal and valid” certification.
#3 Don’t way heavily on the fact that an organization says it’s accredited. There many associations and organizations that will gladly take your money and tell you that you are accredited by them. Being accredited by an association directly representing the profession is the type of accreditation you would expect from the organization certifying you.
#4 The instructor should also be a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants
#5 The course should not be limited to any specific age group. As Child Sleep Consultants we are the experts in our field so we should be able to cover newborn through school age children.
#6 The course should cover all sleep methodologies without bias.
#7 The instructor should provide “ACTUAL” case studies for evaluation and analysis which cover: all the different age groups, the varied parenting philosophies and all the various methods that can be used.
#8 The organization that houses the certification should also provide graduating students with continuing education in areas which influence sleep practices.
#9 The organization should be able to provide incoming students access to graduating students testimonials and personal feedback.
#10 And most importantly, if the Institute or individual who is teaching the course says she is “certified” make sure you find out where she was certified and remember you can’t certify yourself
. Unfortunately there are people out there ready to make serious false claims, so do your homework so you can make a smart and informed decision.
Following these guidelines will help you make the best decision for a lifetime in one of the most rewarding professions out there! Good luck!
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