Professionals in Speech and Language, Occupational and Physical Therapies, Education, Mental Health (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy), Medicine, Developmental Optometry, Creative Arts, and others) who wants to enrich and deepen their DIR® model practice and learn how to train and supervise other DIR® professionals.

In addition to meeting the criteria to take this course, the following criteria must be met in order to receive a certificate at the end of this course. These criteria should be monitored throughout the course:

No more than 2 absences to the online classes during the course. Any missed online class is expected to be viewed via Zoom recording, and impressions/comments shared with the instructor in writing to be considered a “make-up” of the content missed.

Contribute to online class discussions
Prepare and share written feedback on participants case presentations

Use technology as required by instructors: Camera is on for class, able to navigate the Learning Management System (LMS)

Review all webcast lectures in the CL1, CL2 and Trainer courses

Review The Instructor and Tutor Manual and become familiar with supporting documents and forms.

Co-lead a CL1 or CL2 course and participate in supervision with faculty instructor*

Provide tutoring to participants in a CL1 or CL2 course and participate in supervision with faculty instructor*

*As this robust program offers a wide range of opportunities, participants should understand that the time commitment for this course is a minimum of 7-8 hours per month and will vary depending on when course co-leading and tutoring opportunities are available.

Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.

Tuition for the Trainer Certificate Course is $2,600.

Payment can be made in full before the course begins (includes $350 non-refundable deposit) or monthly in five payments of $375, the initial payment is the $350 non-refundable deposit and first month payment which is due before the course begins.

Payment can be made in full before the course begins (which includes a $350 non-refundable deposit) or monthly in five payments of $375, the initial payment is $725 (a $350 non-refundable deposit and the first month payment of $375). Payment is due before the course begins.

There will be a 5-day grace period for failed or declined credit card payments. After five days, you will not have access to the learning management system (LMS) until payment is successfully made.

If you submit payment and withdraw from this course at least 10 working days (Mon-Fri) BEFORE the start date, you will receive a refund minus the non-refundable deposit and a cancellation fee of $25. If requests to withdraw are received after this time, no refund is given and you are responsible for full payment of the course.

We strive to accommodate start times and international time zones for our participants and, therefore, reserve the right to adjust course start dates and times as needed. A minimum number of participants are required to run each course group. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone a scheduled group if the required number of participants is not achieved.

If you require ADA accommodations or have a special needs request, please email training@profectum.org at least two weeks before the program start date so arrangements can be made.

Profectum uses video streaming and video conferencing as our standard technology tools. The course relies on you watching webcasts on your own and joining live online class discussions using Zoom.