ACA Certification Requirements & Standards Flashcards
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Which organization co-developed many ACA curriculum standards used in instructor certifications?
Answer: Paddle Canada
Paddle Canada collaborated with the ACA on reciprocal standards and curriculum alignment for instructor certifications.
What is the purpose of an ACA Instructor's 'Scope of Practice' document?
Answer: Defines the environments and skill levels an instructor is authorized to teach
The Scope of Practice defines the specific disciplines, skill levels, and environments in which an ACA Instructor is authorized to deliver instruction.
How many total hours of teaching practicum are typically required to complete an ACA Instructor certification?
Answer: 8 hours
Most ACA Instructor certification courses require approximately 8 hours of documented teaching practicum.
Which ACA policy requires instructors to report incidents involving student injuries?
Answer: Incident Reporting Policy
The ACA Incident Reporting Policy mandates that certified instructors document and report any student injuries occurring during instruction.
What is the ACA's primary accreditation body for verifying instructor training programs?
Answer: ACA Instructor Certification Committee
The ACA Instructor Certification Committee oversees and accredits all instructor training programs within the ACA framework.
Which document must an ACA Instructor provide to students before a class begins?
Answer: Liability waiver / assumption of risk form
ACA Instructors must have participants sign a liability waiver and assumption of risk form prior to beginning any instruction.