TEN steps to Endorsement® by First 5 Alabama
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Become a member of First 5 Alabama
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Determine which Endorsement® is best for you: IMH-E® or ECMH-E®.
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Determine which Endorsement® category is best for you based on your scope of practice: promotion, prevention, intervention, or leadership.
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Register on EASy, the F5A web-based system for compiling applications for Endorsement®. The first time you visit EASy, select “Register” under “New Applicant”
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To register, EASy requires you to provide a brief description of your work, education, and RSC experiences. Complete and submit, including payment of the EASy Registration Fee
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Log into EASy using the username and password issued to you via email from EASy and begin to prepare your application!
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Work on your application! Contact the Endorsement Coordinator for support at first5al@apcteam.org.
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Once completed, submit your application along with the Processing Fee.
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Your application will undergo a 2-tier review. For Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist & Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor applicants, you’ll also need to successfully pass an Endorsement® exam
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Endorsement®!