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Training to Become a Provider

The 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 ONE
Use 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
A pretest is used to assess the level of knowledge of professionals before they start the training program. Email Linda Markell, CHAMP Manager, MarkellL@upstate.edu to obtain the password to the pretest.

After you have the password, register for the pretest and take it.

STEP THREE
After you have taken the pretest, order Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse, the self-study workbook and video. You can use this link http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title_pages/1546.html to order it from Johns Hopkins Press. Or, you can purchase it from a bookseller.

In addition, after you have taken the pretest, email Linda Markell, CHAMP Manager, MarkellL@upstate.edu to obtain the password to the post-test. She will also send you material related to becoming a CHAMP Provider, including how to pay the $20 fee for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

STEP FOUR
Complete the Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse self-study course.

If you are unable to view the video, please contact Sarah Weber Webers@upstate.edu to obtain a DVD of the cases.

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.

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. Scholarships of $500 are available through the CHAMP Program. This amount will be sufficient for some, but not all, sites. These scholarships are provided through a grant from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. It is best to have the CHAMP Program Manager assist in setting up the mentorship to assure that you get your scholarship and 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 .