ACA ACA Certification Requirements & Standards 2

Question 1

Which organization co-developed many ACA curriculum standards used in instructor certifications?

Accepted Answer

Paddle Canada

Answer

Paddle Canada collaborated with the ACA on reciprocal standards and curriculum alignment for instructor certifications.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an ACA Instructor's 'Scope of Practice' document?

Accepted Answer

Defines the environments and skill levels an instructor is authorized to teach

Answer

The Scope of Practice defines the specific disciplines, skill levels, and environments in which an ACA Instructor is authorized to deliver instruction.

Question 3

How many total hours of teaching practicum are typically required to complete an ACA Instructor certification?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

Most ACA Instructor certification courses require approximately 8 hours of documented teaching practicum.

Question 4

Which ACA policy requires instructors to report incidents involving student injuries?

Accepted Answer

Incident Reporting Policy

Answer

The ACA Incident Reporting Policy mandates that certified instructors document and report any student injuries occurring during instruction.

Question 5

What is the ACA's primary accreditation body for verifying instructor training programs?

Accepted Answer

ACA Instructor Certification Committee

Answer

The ACA Instructor Certification Committee oversees and accredits all instructor training programs within the ACA framework.

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ACA ACA Certification Requirements & Standards 2