Credential Laddering Policy/Application

Laddering Credential Classifications

As the field of Vocational Rehabilitation and Evaluation continues to grow and develop, so does the diversity of educational opportunities available to VR & VE Professionals. In recognition of this, the College encourages & supports Registrants to increase their levels of skill within the field. Registrants who hold the professional credentials of CVRP, CCVE or ICVE in good standing are eligible for credential laddering to the status of Fellow or Diplomate.

The CVRP(F) classification has been developed to recognize individuals within the Vocational Rehabilitation field who have achieved higher levels of professionalism through post-graduate study, having achieved at minimum an undergraduate degree & other related professional certifications & designations. Also required are an area of vocational specialization, & expertise in areas such as course development, training program development in the applicant’s area of specialization, acceptance as an expert witness in the applicant’s field of expertise & contributing to on-going development of the CVRP examination. Registrants who carry the CVRP in good standing & meet the criteria are eligible for credential laddering to Fellow status.

The CVRP(D) classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism in the Vocational Rehabilitation field who have achieved at minimum a Master’s degree in a Vocational Rehabilitation field or a Master’s degree in a related field in addition to the completion of a certificate program outlined in the Checklists. Also required are sub-specialties of expertise such as the development of courses, training programs, teaching, contributions to peer-reviewed journals & mentoring. A greater number of activities in the vocational rehabilitation field are required to attain the CVRP(D) status. Registrants who hold the CVRP(F) in good standing & meet the criteria are eligible for credential laddering to Diplomate status.

Please refer the CVRP F & D Checklists when submitting application.

The CCVE(F) classification has been developed to recognize individuals within the field who have achieved higher levels of professionalism through post graduate study &/or maintenance of other recognized related professional designations. A CCVE(F) demonstrates expertise through several educational, professional development & professional contribution activities. These include professional presentations, contribution to peer-reviewed journals, curriculum/course development, teaching, expertise in the methodology of a Transferrable Skills Analysis, mentoring and/or contributing to the ongoing development of the CCVE examination. Registrants who hold the CCVE in good standing & meet the criteria are eligible for credential laddering to Fellow status.

The CCVE(D) classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism within the field of vocational evaluation who have made significant contributions through education, professional development & professional contribution activities. Registrants who have received the CCVE(F) credential are eligibile to ladder to Diplomate status. Candidates will be required to demonstrate achievements in the areas of accomplishment listed for the CCVE(F) but a higher number of activities in the field are required to attain the CCVE(D)status. To obtain the CCVE(D) certification, applicants must also confirm that they have a Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university in one of the following related areas: Vocational Evaluation/Assessment, Transferable Assessment/Analysis, Work Adjustment or Vocational Education or a Masters degree in a related field in addition to the completion of a certificate program outlined in the Checklists.

Please refer to the CCVE F & D Checklist when submitting application.

The ICVE(F) classification has been developed to recognize individuals within the field who have achieved higher levels of professionalism through post graduate study &/or maintenance of other recognized related professional designations. An ICVE(F) demonstrates expertise through several educational, professional development & professional contribution activities. These include professional presentations, contribution to peer-reviewed journals, curriculum/course development, teaching, expertise in the methodology of a Transferrable Skills Analysis, mentoring &/or contributing to the ongoing development of the ICVE examination. Registrants who carry the ICVE in good standing and meet the criteria are eligibile for credential laddering to Fellow status.

The ICVE(D) classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism within the field of vocational evaluation who have made significant contributions through education, professional development & professional contribution activities. Registrants who received the ICVE(F) credential are elgibile to ladder to Diplomate status. Candidates will be required to demonstrate achievements in the areas of accomplishment listed for the ICVE(F) but a higher number of activities in the field are required to attain the ICVE(D) status. To obtain the ICVE(D) certification, applicants must also confirm that they have a Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university in one of the following related areas: Vocational Evaluation/Assessment, Transferable Assessment/Analysis, Work Adjustment or Vocational Education or a Masters degree in a related field in addition to the completion of a certificate program outlined in the Fellowship Checklists.

Please refer to the ICVE F & D Checklists when submitting application.

Application Process

1. Application & fee See Fee Schedule
2. Original & sealed education transcript(s) if not already submitted. Due to COVID-19 CVRP is accepting soft copies of transcripts.
3. Current VSPC/PC, if not currently on file.
4. Current Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance Certificate, if not currently on file.
5. Completed appropriate checklist with documentation organized & submitted for each area of accomplishment.
   • CCVE F & D Checklist
   • CVRP F & D Checklists
   • ICVE F & D Checklists
6. 2 letters of reference

Review Process

1. The laddering application is reviewed by the Registrar once all documentation is received.
2. If a Registrant has achieved the Fellow status & wishes to ladder-up to Diplomate status, Applicant must complete the laddering application and submit fee. Original & sealed education transcript(s) & current VSPC/PC, if required in current renewal year may be required for updating documentation, dependent on date Fellow classification status was awarded.
3. If you are CVRP(F) Applicant you will only be required to submit documentation for 2 more areas of accomplishment.
4. If you are a CCVE(F) or ICVE(F) Applicant you will only be required to submit 3 additional areas of accomplishment.
5. If grandfathered from the MCVP to the CVRP(F), and wish to ladder up to the Diplomate status, you will be required to submit all 6 areas of accomplishment.
6. Upon awarding of the Fellow or Diplomate status classification, the Public Registry will be updated to reflect the new classification.

CVRP(F) or CVRP(D) only Certification Compliance

• Annual – Renewal Application/Fee/Insurance
• Biennial – 40 CEUs 6 must be Ethics (Domain 8 Vocational Rehabilitation or 6 Vocational Evaluation)
• Click here for the Core Competencies/Domains of Learning
• 5 Year – VSPC/Criminal Police Check

Note* if Registrant holds multiple certifications CEU domain compliances vary.

CCVE(F), CCVE(D), ICVE(F) or ICVE(D) only Certification Compliance

• Annual – Renewal Application/Fee/Insurance
• Biennial – 40 CEUs 6 must be Ethics (Domain 8 Vocational Rehabilitation or 6 Vocational Evaluation) 10 must be Transferable Skill Analysis/Employability Skills (Domain 4 Vocational Evaluation)
• Click here for the Core Competencies/Domains of Learning.
• 5 Year – VSPC/Criminal Police Check

Note* if Registrant holds multiple certifications CEU domain compliances vary.