Learning Professional Certification Map 

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Explorations (30 Hours)

To start

• You must have a valid Pro EFW membership to apply for certification 
• Meet the Learning Professional requirements

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Focus 1 Training (35 Hours)

After Focus 1

• You are now eligible for insurance 
• 1 of 10 hours of mentorship
  
• You must submit your certification application

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Focus 2 Training (35 hours)

After Focus 2

• 2 of 10 hours of mentorship
• 15 of 85 hours of practice sessions

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Integration Week (35 hours)

After Integration 

• ​7 of 10 hours of mentorship
• Complete the remainder of the practice hours 

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Becoming Certified

Along the way 

• Document the satisfied prerequisites of your Learning professional designation 
• 30 Hours of personal development
• 60 hours cross training
• Complete the EFW Skills Checklist 
• Develop your Scope of Practice Document
• Complete the Equine Levels of Expertise Table
• Submit your certification package

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Maintaining your Certification

​Yearly

• Proof of your valid first Aid certificate
• ​Proof of valid insurance coverage
• Maintain a valid Pro-EFW certification (which includes the Pro-EFW membership fee)
• Proof of professional memberships where applicable
• Proof of 20 hours of continuing education every 3 years