Before completing this application, thoroughly read the
“Guidelines For AAEd Educator Accreditation”
which gives a complete overview of the Accreditation Process.

APPLICATION for
Reflexology Educator Accreditation (AAEd)
www.acaret.org

Basic Criteria for Applicants: Before you continue, please insure that you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the AAEd Guidelines of a high school diploma or equivalency; ARCB Certified; practicing reflexology for 3 years, A&P training of 150 hours and can document teaching experience as specified.

Application Fees: The total Accreditation Fee is $275 and is submitted in two payments as follows:
1. An Application Processing Fee of $125 must be paid through PayPal upon submitting this application. The application review process begins only after receipt of the application fee.

2. After receiving notice from ACARET by email that your application has been approved for accreditation, the final Accreditation Fee of $150 is paid through PayPal to complete the accreditation process.

3. After you click SUBMIT at the end of this application, you will be directed to a PayPal to make payment of the Application Processing Fee of $125.

All fee payments are non-refundable. Allow 5 weeks after payment is received to be notified of the application status. Download the Educator Accreditation Guidelines from the website for more details.

APPLICATION OUTLINE:
A. Contact Information/Form of ID

B. Website Listing

C. Education Information

D. Reflexology Practice

E. Teaching Experience

F. Teaching Methods/Collateral
G. Reflexology Experience
H. Professional Memberships
I. Personal History

J. Agreement

Note:
If any field in the application is required and does not apply, simply enter N/A. When you have completed this application and click SUBMIT at the end, you will immediately receive a confirmation and the link to make payment via PayPal as explained above. Or you have the option to make payment from the ACARET website. Remember that the board review process only begins after fees are received.

A. CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name *

MI

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

website url *

email address *

Daytime Phone *

Cell Phone

Attach copy of one form of photo I.D. (driver's license, passport)

Attach a copy of your reflexology business card and/or brochure

B. ACARET WEBSITE LISTING: Accredited Educators are listed on the ACARET website by State with name, address, a free website link and email address as given in Item A above. Check any information below that you DO NOT want listed. You may also list a different address from the one in Item A.

B.1 Please do NOT list the following:

email address

website address

B.2 Use this address instead for the website listing (add complete address with zip)

State

B.3 Attach a jpeg headshot photo for the website listing. Be sure to UPLOAD.

C. PERSONAL EDUCATION: Reflexology & Non-Reflexology

C.1 NON-REFLEXOLOGY EDUCATION beyond High School Level

List the two most current school names, location, website, dates attended and your level of education (degree, certificate, license, etc). Leave a blank line between each item. *

C.2 Reflexology Education: Attach transcripts, certificates or diplomas for each class listed.

List your reflexology education: Begin with your initial core training (school certification) and two most recent continuing education courses. For each one, list: 1. date of completion, 2. school name, 3. city/state/country, 4. school website, 5. classroom hours attended, 6. type of certificate or diploma. Leave a blank line between each listing. *

ATTACH DOCUMENTATION for each class listed by uploading a certificate, transcript or diploma from where you have SAVED the file. Example: scan a certificate, SAVE AS, then upload the file here. BE SURE to choose the file, then UPLOAD it.

C.3 Anatomy & Physiology Training (A&P). Attach documentation for each course. A minimum of 150 hours of A&P can include but is not limited to a combination of: proof of separate A&P hours in a reflexology course; massage therapy course, college course, nursing or vocational school. For an online course, attach a transcript of course content, website, instructor if applicable and a certificate of completion. USE SEPARATE BOX for online courses. All classes must total a minimum of 150 hours of A&P training.

List each course completed for A&P education as A. B. C. and give the name of school, city, state, country, A&P Course Title, A&P hours completed in each. Attach a certificate or transcript for each. *

ATTACH DOCUMENTATION for each class listed by uploading a certificate, transcript, etc. from where you have SAVED the file. Example: scan a certificate, SAVE AS, then upload the file here. BE SURE to choose the file, then UPLOAD it.

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ONLINE Courses: List each A&P online course completed as A, B, C. For each one, give the Course Title, website, hours completed in A&P and attach a certificate or transcript of completion for each . *

Attach a Certificate of Completion for the online course.

D. REFLEXOLOGY PRACTICE: ACARET requires 3 years working experience in the field of reflexology, averaging a minimum of 365 client contact hours per year.

D.1 Number of years in active reflexology practice: *

D.2 Average # of clients serviced per week, month or year: *

D.3 Describe the focus or specialty of your practice (women's health, pain management, cancer, pregnancy, relaxation, etc) *

E. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 150 hours of adult teaching experience within the past two years can include a combination of: a minimum of 120 hours must be reflexology related classes. Attach at least 3 rosters of reflexology classes you have taught to professionals (vs. non-professionals) in the previous two years that total 120 hours. Also upload for each class a curriculum outline; a maximum of 30 hours of teaching experience may be accepted as an assistant, teaching other modalities, first aid, nursing, etc. Provide documentation as below.

E.1 How may Reflexology "Certification Courses" have you taught within the past three years? What is the curriculum hours in the course? *

E.2 List other reflexology classes you have taught within the past three years (continuing education, non-professional, assisting, etc). List them as A.B.C. giving dates, title of class, location where teaching and classroom hours for each. *

E.3 If you teach in a state approved program or school, please explain: *

E.4 Desribe any non-reflexology teaching experience: *

E.5 Attach roster #1 for reflexology class taught. Remember to UPLOAD. *

Attach an outline of the curriculum for this class.

E.6 Attach roster #2 for reflexology class taught. Remember to UPLOAD. *

Attach an outline of the curriculum for this class.

E.7 Attach roster #3 for reflexology class taught.. Remember to UPLOAD. *

Attach an outline of the curriculum for this class.

F. TEACHING METHODS

F.1 Describe your understanding of Adult Learning Principles (ALP): *

F.2 Check the ALP methods that you use *

F.3 Other comments about your teaching methods:

F.4 Attach a copy of your class evaluation form. Remember to check UPLOAD. *

F.5 Check the teaching tools/format that you use *

F.6 Record Keeping System: a. Briefly describe your FILING SYSTEM for keeping records of classes, rosters and evaluations (hardcopy or electronic?) b. How long do you keep records? c. Explain your process to comply with a request from a graduate who needs proof of attendance several years after completion of a course? *

G. Certificates of Attendance: Attach copies of certificates you provide students, whether a Certificate of Attendance and/or a Certification Course Certificate. If these are different, attach both.

G.1 Attach Certificate of Attendance *

G.2 Attach Certification Course Certificate.

H. Professional Memberships

H.1 Organization Affiliations *

RAA (Reflexology Association of America)

ICR (International Council of Reflexologists)

ACARET (Accreditation Commission)

Enter your ARCB or ITEC# if applicable. If not, enter N/A *

Enter your State Association Name if you are a member. If not, enter N/A *

List any Director positions you have previously or currently serve with the above organizations. If not, enter N/A *

List other reflexology organizations in which you are involved:

I. PERSONAL HISTORY

I.1 Community & Professional Contribution: Explain how you help to promote the field of reflexology (ie, board service, community projects, charitable functions, World Reflexology Week, article writing, speaking, etc) *

I.2 If you have ever been (a) charged with, convicted or or plead guilty to a felony which involved a penalty or (b) involved with a malpractice claim, please give dates and explain the circumstances for each. If not applicable, enter N/A *

I.3 Other comments you would like to share for consideration with your application:

J. DECLARATION statement from the Applicant named on this Application

I declare that the answers and information contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that ACARET reserves the right to conduct and complete background checks to verify information voluntarily submitted on the application for teacher accreditation. I understand and agree to respond to ACARET requests for additional information. I understand that any false information contained within this application may result in rejection, denial or revocation of my teacher accreditation. I have read and agreed to abide by the Code of Ethics and all policies and procedures outlined in the Educator Accreditation Guidelines and acknowledge that failure to do so shall constitute grounds for rejection of my application or denial or revocation of my accreditation. I understand that the information contained in the application is confidential. I attest that I have read, understand and agree to the information, policies and procedures outlined in the Educator Accreditation Guidelines.

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As the applicant named above, I attest that I have read, understand and agree to the information above and with the policies and procedures outlined in the ACARET AAEd Educator Accreditation Guidelines. NOTE: YOU MUST CHECK THIS BUTTON TO PROCEED.

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Thank you - this concludes the application. After reviewing that you have completed all information needed, click SUBMIT. You will receive a confirmation that your application was received as well as a confirmation link to pay your fee via PayPal. Thank You.

If you have questions or need help with this application, email acaret@acaret.org.

ACARET
American Commission for Accreditation of Reflexology Educators and Training

www.acaret.org