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  • 1.  RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 04-Apr-2017 15:47
    On April 19th we will host a webinar for RAC holders explaining the recertification process. See: http://www.raps.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=26881 

    Questions from the webinar will be posted here, where appropriate, and we do our best to provide answers. In the meantime if you have RAC recertification questions feel free to add them here and we can address those too!

    Best,

    Pete Etchells
    RAC Manager 

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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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  • 2.  RE: RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 28-Apr-2017 09:21
    Q) Is there a limit on webinars for credit?  Do the webinars need to be qualified in any way or do all count if pertinent to RA?

     
    A) You can earn all 36 required credits by webinar if you wish. As long as pertinent to RA (or related to the career of RA – project management, leadership, business skills, for example).    



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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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  • 3.  RE: RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 28-Apr-2017 09:24
    Q) What about evidence for training developed within our company on regulatory hot topics?


    A) Yes! Company training definitely counts. Just make sure you keep some documentation. For example, this could be an agenda, a certificate, confirmation of attendance from HR. As long as your can document attendance and provide some information about the training itself, such as topic and length of training, you can count it towards RAC recertification.  



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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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  • 4.  RE: RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 28-Apr-2017 09:25
    Q) What if we created a course for internal training?


    A) Great. The section on 'Course Organizer, Faculty, Speaker' in the Recertification Guide will help you here:

     

    Course Organizer, Faculty, Speaker

    Faculty, instructor or speaker at a training or educational program, course

    or RAC study group directly related to the scope of practice of a regulatory

    professional requiring preparation of course materials or handouts in addition

    to presentation. Subject matter may include business and management

    functions.

    4 credits per hour of instruction

     

    Faculty or instructor at a regulatory-related course offered by an accredited

    university or college, requiring lecture and preparation of course materials.

    Presentations that are repeated may not be included unless content has been

    revised.

    4 credits per hour of instruction

    16 credits maximum per course

     

    Panel member or respondent on regulatory topics and issues panel not requiring

    preparation of course materials or handouts.

    2 credits per hour of presentation

     

    Member of organizing or planning committee for a regulatory or regulatoryrelated

    training and/or edu

    1. Q) What if we created a course for internal training?

     

     

    1. A) Great. The section on 'Course Organizer, Faculty, Speaker' in the Recertification Guide will help you here:

     

    Course Organizer, Faculty, Speaker

    Faculty, instructor or speaker at a training or educational program, course

    or RAC study group directly related to the scope of practice of a regulatory

    professional requiring preparation of course materials or handouts in addition

    to presentation. Subject matter may include business and management

    functions.

    4 credits per hour of instruction

     

    Faculty or instructor at a regulatory-related course offered by an accredited

    university or college, requiring lecture and preparation of course materials.

    Presentations that are repeated may not be included unless content has been

    revised.

    4 credits per hour of instruction

    16 credits maximum per course

     

    Panel member or respondent on regulatory topics and issues panel not requiring

    preparation of course materials or handouts.

    2 credits per hour of presentation

     

    Member of organizing or planning committee for a regulatory or regulatoryrelated

    training and/or educational program, course or conference track or

    session. Additional credits can be earned for speaking at this event (see above

    for speaker credits). Presentations should be noted separately from role as

    organizer.

    2 credits per program, course

     

    Instructor or speaker on regulatory-related presentations or training programs

    within your organization. If presentations are offered on a single topic

    throughout a year, list topic and total presentations for the year. This does not

    include presentations completed about company-specific information which is

    part of one's paid position.

    4 credits per hour of instruction

    cational program, course or conference track or

    session. Additional credits can be earned for speaking at this event (see above

    for speaker credits). Presentations should be noted separately from role as

    organizer.

    2 credits per program, course

     

    Instructor or speaker on regulatory-related presentations or training programs

    within your organization. If presentations are offered on a single topic

    throughout a year, list topic and total presentations for the year. This does not

    include presentations completed about company-specific information which is

    part of one's paid position.

    4 credits per hour of instruction



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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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  • 5.  RE: RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 28-Apr-2017 09:27
    Q) Where do I find the number of credits I have already  (e.g., for attending RAPS Convergence)?


    A) At this time it is up to the RAC holder to keep track of their credit. However, RAPS would have a record in its database of activities you have undertaken with RAPS. Should you need written confirmation, you can call RAPS customer service team on 301 770 2920 ext 200. They should be able to email you a receipt/confirmation for those.



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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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  • 6.  RE: RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 28-Apr-2017 09:28
    Q) Please confirm that you said that any extra credits over 36 credits obtained within the recertification timeline cannot be used for the NEXT recertification?

     
    A) Correct. Credits must be earned within the three-year certification period. Credits earned in one recertification cycle cannot be transferred to another recertification cycle.



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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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  • 7.  RE: RAC Recertification Webinar - 19th April

    Posted 28-Apr-2017 10:44
    Q) For the December 15th deadline; do we provide the credits from December 15 2014  -December 15 2017 time frame?

     
    A) Yes - As per the Recertification Guide:        

     

    Recertification Cycle

    Professionals who hold an RAC credential must recertify every three years. The recertification cycle begins on 15 June for those passing the examination during the spring testing cycle and on 15 December for those passing the examination during the autumn testing cycle. This cycle will remain the basis for recertification of all credentials if additional RAC credentials are earned.

     

    Credentialed professionals receive information about certification expiration dates in the initial certification confirmation letter. All communication about recertification will be via email. It is the credentialed professional's responsibility to ensure that the RAC Program Office has up-todate contact information. Credentialed professionals who fail to recertify by the due date will be removed from the list of RAC holders on the RAPS website until they reinstate their RAC status. See "Reinstatement of RAC Credential" below.

     

    A Recertification Application may be submitted at any time once 36 credits are accumulated within the three-year certification period. Credits must be earned within the three-year certification period. Credits earned in one recertification cycle cannot be transferred to another recertification cycle.

     

    Credentialed professionals holding more than one RAC credential are only required to submit a single recertification application containing 36 credits. The recertification cycle for multiple credentials is based on the date of the initial certification earned.



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    Pete Etchells
    Rockville MD
    United States
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