Application Process – Cert.EM
To enter the certification process the following are required:

  • Current formal accreditation to practice as an ADR/mediation practitioner (or the equivalent) in your Country.
  • submission of  a completed application (available online – see link below)
  • detailed information about 3 of your mediation cases (role-plays and/or actual Elder Mediation cases)
  • details of training hours
  • curriculum vitae
  • proof of liability insurance
  • at least two letters of reference
  • the candidate is expected to hold a university degree in a related discipline unless the equivalent in work and life experience can be supported, validated and agreed upon.
  • payment of an initial application fee of 50€ – Click here to Pay

Assessment

  • When all documentation, as detailed in the initial application form above, has been received, reviewed and approved, you will be notified that the application will be proceeding. Then the  remainder of the Certification Fee (225€) is due – Click here to Pay These funds will pay for certified experts to assess your application, videoed role-play and role-play analysis.
  • Role Play Video – The applicant will be required to present a role play that will be evaluated by an approved assessor.  The Registrar will provide a role-play scenario to the candidate which is to be used for the recording of the role-play by the candidate. This recording can then be submitted to the Registrar for evaluation. A self evaluation tool will also be provided by the Registrar to enable the mediator to evaluate his/her own performance; this should be submitted with the completed role-play. If the applicant does not meet minimum requirements an interview will be held and the role play may be repeated upon request within ten months of the original demonstration.
  • The process timelines for the EMIN Certification process are available by clicking here.

Certification Documents

The following Certification Documents are available for download to assist with the process:

Certification Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance of certification requires a yearly statement of annual training and practice. At least 8 hours of training and professional development is necessary as well as 10 hours of elder mediations/co-mediations/coaching opportunities a year.

Note: – The practice guidelines and the process for certification are the result of EMIN’s continuing consultation and collaboration with international mediation associations, researchers and practitioners to establish uniform standards for elder mediators. As a leader in the field of elder mediation, EMIN continually makes changes to the certification process to reflect the growth in the field and emerging trends.

For more details about the requirements to become a Certified Elder Mediator please direct your inquiries here.

Contact Us *

Helen Harnett, BA, MèsL, Cert.EM Adv
Registrar, Certification Program
Elder Mediation International Network

*  EMIN is a voluntary body. Acknowledgement of  your email correspondence will be provided within 5 business days barring unforeseen circumstances.