REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION
While you should regularly notify RESNA when your contact information changes, recertification is a time to be sure the information listed in our database and on RESNA’s online directory of certified service providers is accurate so that RESNA mailings and updates are sent to the correct address.
Name:
Organization and address for directory listing:
Street:
City, State & Zip Code
Preferred mailing address:
Email: Fax:
Work Phone: ext: Alt phone:
Payment Form: (Indicate type of payment below and check renewal type)
If your certification lapsed, please complete this application and send documentation for completed continuing education.
One CEU is required for each year of certification. Documentation of an additional 0.25 CEUs is required for each three month period that follows after your term date. For example, if certification termed December 2012 and the reinstatement is submitted in June 2013, 2 CEUs are required with an additional .50 CEUs for the six month period following the term date. A total of 2.5 CEUs will be required.
Date certification termed:
Number of quarters (3 months) passed since termed certification:
Number of quarters x .25 CEUs: Total CEUs required for reinstatement:
Reinstatement Fee $250
Check Enclosed (make payable to RESNA)
Visa/MasterCard #:
Expiration Date: 3-Digit Security code on back of card:
Name on Card:
Billing Address of Card:
Signature: ______
Mail OR email application and maintain proof of submission until you receive your new certificate.
(Please do not do both to avoid duplicate charges)
Send application AND ALL CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE to:
NameFirst / Middle / Last / Maiden/Other
Employer
Employer Phone / Employment Dates
Describe below your responsibilities relating to assistive technology direct consumer-related services
(Document at least .25 FTE; 1 FTE = 35-40 hrs/week of direct-service work in AT (see page 1 above relevant experience) during the just-ending certification period. If you worked for multiple employers, photocopy this form and submit one for each employer.)
Percentage of time spent in AT direct consumer-related services with this employer = %
Signature
Please answer the following questions in order to address any issues that may be harmful to the public or inappropriate to the profession. A "yes" answer will not necessarily result in a denial of certification. However, please fully disclose any relevant information so that the RESNA Professional Standards Board can make an informed evaluation and decision.
Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, been acquitted by reason ofmental disease or defect, entered into a diversion in lieu of prosecution, or had adjudication withheld on a felony charge in any legal jurisdiction? / Yes / No
Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, been acquitted by reason of mental disease or defect, entered into a diversion in lieu of prosecution, or had adjudication withheld on a misdemeanor involving theft, fraud, bribery, corruption, perjury, embezzlement, solicitation, dishonesty, physical harm or threat of physical harm to the person or property of another or substance abuse in any legal jurisdiction? / Yes / No
Have you ever been subject to an adverse civil or administrative judgment for theft, fraud, corruption, embezzlement, solicitation, dishonesty, substance abuse, or other acts of moral turpitude (any offense that calls into questions the integrity or judgment of your actions)? / Yes / No
Are you currently or ever been subject to disciplinary action (i.e. sanctioned, reprimanded, suspended, or restricted) by any professional body, association, licensing authority, board or certifying association of which you were or are a member? / Yes / No
Have you ever been discharged from employment for theft, fraud, corruption, embezzlement, solicitation, dishonesty, substance abuse, or other acts of moral turpitude (any offense that calls into questions the integrity or judgment of your actions)? / Yes / No
Note: No applicant will be denied solely on the grounds of conviction of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense will be considered.
I, the undersigned, certify the above and accompanying eligibility information is correct. I also acknowledge and accept the regulations of the RESNA Professional Standards Board and recognize this Board as the sole and only judge of my qualifications to receive and retain a certification issued on behalf of the Board and to have my name published in any list or directory in which certified, or de-certified, individuals are listed. I pledge to follow the RESNA Code of Ethics and RESNA Standards of Practice in my work with assistive technology.
I declare and affirm that the statements made in this certification application are complete and correct, understand that I may be subject to a random audit and a background check and that any false or misleading information may be cause for denial or disciplinary action.To the best of my knowledge and belief I am in compliance with the RESNA Code of
Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Signature / Date
RESNA CEU requirement
20 hours of approved training in AT related continuing education.
10 hours must come from CEUs that are IACET, RESNA, or courses awarded CEUs by a university. The remaining 10 hours can be in the form of CEUs or contact hours.
RECORD OF AT-RELATED CONTINUING EDUCATION
Topic/Title / Sponsor / CreditsEarned / Dates
(Attach all certificates of attendance with this application)
(use only as needed for documenting RESNA Continuing Education in record)
Name of Attendee
Date of in-service
Presenter
Product Demonstrated
Number of minutes
Manufacturer in-serviceLecture
Demonstration
Product trial
Learning Objectives
12
3
4
Presenter Signature
Presenter’s employer
Presenter’s title
Date
Note: Please use this form for each in-service training event. You may document and use up to
3 contact hours of in-service training annually towards your recertification requirements.
NameLast / First / Middle / Maiden/Other
Permanent
Address: / Street Address / Apt. Number
City/Town / State / Zip Code / Country
Home Phone / Fax / Cell Phone
Alternate
Mailing Address / Street Address / Apt. Number
City/Town / State / Zip Code / Country
E-mail Address:
Organization
Address for / Organization
Directory listing
Street Address / Apt. Number
City/Town / State / Zip Code / Country
Business Phone / Fax / Mobile
Highest Education Level Achieved
HS Diploma or GED
Associate - AA, AS
Bachelor - MA, MS
Masters -- MA, MS
Doctorate -- MD, PhD, EdD, ScD, DO, PTD, OTD, JD, etc
Other, specify
Are you a student presently?
Yes
No
Most Relevant Academic/Professional Training (Check all that apply)
Audiologist
Assistive Technologist
Attorney
Biomedical Engineer
Building Trades
Computer Science
Counseling
Electrical Engineer
Ergonomist
Educator, General Ed
Educator, Special Ed
Industrial Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Maintenance
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
OT Assistant
Orthotist
Physician
Physical Therapist
PT Assistant
Prosthetist
Psychologist
Rehabilitation Engineer
Social Worker
Speech & Language Pathologist
Technician
Other, specify
Professional Credentials/Licenses Held (Check all that apply)
ATP *
CO
CP
CPE
CRC
CRTS
LCSW
MD/DO
OT
OTA
PA
PE
PT
PTA
RET *
RRTS
RN
SLP
SMS *
None
Other
Years worked in your professional area?
2 years or less
3 to 6 years
7 to 10 years
11 years or more
AT Practice Specialty (Check all that apply)
Cognition & Learning
Hearing
Vision
Communication
Seating, Positioning & Mobility
Transportation & Driving
Orthotics
Prosthetics
Computer Access & Applications
Environmental & Personal Aids for Daily Living
Architectural Accessibility & Universal Design
Employment & Workplace Modifications
Recreation, Leisure & Sports
Personal Robotics
Tele-rehab & Tele-monitoring
Other, specify
No AT practice specialty
What is your primary role in the AT field? (Check only one)
Service provider (e.g., evaluates users' abilities and needs; identifies and specifies AT and environmental solutions, manages service delivery processes, trains in the use of technology)Technology Supplier (e.g., assesses user and devices; selects, orders, configures, customizes, designs, fabricates and sells commercial and non-commercial AT devices)
Manufacturer (e.g., designs, develops, tests, packages, distributes, resells, and markets commercial AT devices and software)
Educator of AT Professionals
Educator, e.g. pre-school, K-12, university, trade, etc.
Researcher
Resource Provider, e.g. information & referral, demonstration/loan/reuse programs, advocacy, funder, etc.
Other, specify
What other roles do you perform in the AT field? (Check all that apply)
Service provider (e.g., evaluates users' abilities and needs; identifies and specifies AT and environmental solutions, manages service delivery processes, trains in the use of technology)Technology Supplier (e.g., assesses user and devices; selects, orders, configures, customizes, designs, fabricates and sells commercial and non-commercial AT devices)
Manufacturer (e.g., designs, develops, tests, packages, distributes, resells, and markets commercial AT devices and software)
Educator of AT Professionals
Educator, e.g. pre-school, K-12, university, trade, etc.
Researcher
Resource Provider, e.g. information & referral, demonstration/loan/reuse programs, advocacy, funder, etc.
Other, specify
What is your primary employment facility/setting (Check only one)
Academic institution (post-secondary education)
Acute care hospital
Health system or hospital-based outpatient facility or clinic
Industry/Manufacturer
Inpatient rehab facility
Patient's home/home care
Private outpatient office or private practice
Research center
School system
Skilled nursing facility/long term care facility
Municipal, state or federal government agency
Retail AT supplier
Community-based center, i.e. independent living center, Easter Seal center, ATA, etc.
Other, specify
Member Organizations Other than RESNA (Check all that apply)
AAA
ACM
AOTA
APTA
ASHA
ASME
ATA
BMES
HFES
IEEE
NRRTS
TASH
Other, specify
None
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