Time Limits for Completing ISST Certification

Candidates have maximum of three years since completion of the basic (or advanced) training to meet the requirements and apply (to send application to Regional Certification Coordinator) for their first certification level (Standard or Advanced). However, also note:

1. If they get certified at the Standard level within 3 years they have additional maximum of 2 years to complete advanced training (if applicable), meet the requirements and apply for Advanced Certification.

2. If candidates do not meet the deadline of 3 years for the first certification or additional 2 years for advanced certification they have to provide proof of any of the following: 

   • Attending Certification or ‘Continuing education’ workshops for minimum of 6 hours for each year (or 12 hours for each 2 years) exceeding the limit. These workshops should be conducted by the ISST Certified trainers different from their basic course trainers.

     or

   • Supervision provided by the ISST Certified Trainer/Supervisor for 6 hours for each year (or 12 hours for each 2 years) exceeding the limit.

     or

   • Case presentation at the scheduled on-line meeting of one of the SIGs (Special Interest Groups) accredited with the ISST. These presentations should not exceed 3 hours per one year and may be combined with the training workshops or supervision. The leader of the SIG should confirm such presentations in the letter to the Regional Certification Coordinator on request from applicant.

The above rules make any ‘extensions’ unnecessary except for some really extraordinary circumstances.  

Guidance from ISST Training Co-ordinator, August, 2019