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Training to Become a ProviderThe CHAMP Program offers training to become a CHAMP Provider of child sexual abuse evaluations. This training is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with pediatric experience who are currently practicing in New York State and hold a valid New York State license. STEP ONEUse this link https://www.champprogram.com/register.asp to create a CHAMP coursework account. This will enable you to access the pre- and post-tests. If you already have an account, you do not need to create another one. STEP TWO Email Linda Markell, CHAMP Manager, MarkellL@upstate.edu to obtain the pretest password. At the same time you can order Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse, the self-study workbook and video. The workbook costs $40, which includes postage and handling and both a video and DVD of the cases. Checks should be made payable to The Upstate Foundation/C.A.R.E. Program Fund and mailed to Linda Markell, CHAMP Program, UHCC 5th Floor, 90 Presidential Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13202. Include either your residential or business address for UPS delivery of the book. UPS does not deliver to PO Box addresses. After she receives your check, Linda will send you a copy of Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse as well as the password to the post-test, a mentorship application, and directions for how to pay the $20 fee for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Although Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse has gone out of print, it may be available from booksellers. These copies only have a VHS video of the cases. If you aren’t going to order the self-study workbook through CHAMP, Linda will email you the post-test password, a mentorship application, and directions for how to pay the $20 fee for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits when she emails you the pretest password. STEP THREE After you have the password, register for the pretest and take it. This pretest is used to assess the level of knowledge of professionals before they start the training program. You will not be able to receive a copy of your score or information about your wrong answers. STEP FOUR Complete the Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse self-study course. STEP FIVE When you are ready to take the post-test, go to your CHAMP coursework account to register for the post-test. Use the password that you received from Linda Markell. You will need to pass the post-test with a score of at least 80%. You may retake the post-test using the same password if you do not achieve a passing score the first time. You will earn 12 CME credits for passing the post-test and receive an award certificate. It usually takes 4 weeks after you have paid for your CME credits and passed the post-test to receive a certificate. You will also receive a copy of your post-test to review during your mentorship. STEP SIX After you have passed the post-test, contact the CHAMP Manager to apply for a mentorship at a CHAMP Center of Excellence. This mentorship will be at a site and time that is convenient to you. You will need to spend a minimum of 15 hours at the mentor site. Successful completion of this mentorship awards an additional 15 CMEs. There is no additional cost for these CMEs. The certificate you will receive is neither a certification nor a license in diagnosing and treating child sexual abuse. It is a record of CMEs earned. The cost of a mentorship varies by mentor site. It is best to have the CHAMP Program Manager assist in setting up the mentorship to assure that you get your CME credit award. STEP SEVEN After you have successfully completed the coursework and mentorship, you will be invited to join the New York State CHAMP Network and can be designated as a CHAMP Provider. If you questions about this training, contact Linda Markell, CHAMP Manager MarkellL@upstate.edu . |
