FAQs

Can I do any kind of learning that I want to do?

You have a wide choice of options, some of which are listed on the ACMDTT website. Keep in mind that you must be able to meaningfully reflect on each learning activity that you undertake to evaluate how this activity has influenced your professional practice.

There are; however, some guidelines that may direct you in your choice of learning activities.  You will notice that your Self-Assessment of Practice is divided into Sections (1 to 6).  You must satisfy the minimum requirement for hours within the Technical Sections (2-5) with the remaining learning activities pertaining to any section.  To determine your number of required hours in the Continuing Competence Program, please refer to the Continuing Competence Program section of our website.

If I meet the minimum hours in Sections 2–5, can the rest of my learning hours be from any section?

Yes.  Once you have satisfied the hours requirement in those Sections, additional learning activities can be applicable to any Section.

To determine your number of required hours in Sections 2-5, please refer to the Continuing Competence Program section of our website.

I am taking a course, how many hours can I count for this?

You may count as many hours on the course as you spent learning the material.  Typically a full length course is 30 to 50 hours. 

The ACMDTT Courses can be counted for a maximum of 4 hours per course.

How will my documents be evaluated?

You are only required to submit your documents to the ACMDTT if requested through the audit process.  The audit is conducted by the Continuing Competence Committee, a group of your peers that are selected from the ACMDTT general membership.

In making a determination that a learning activity is appropriate, the Continuing Competence Committee will consider:
• Whether there is an identifiable link between the self-assessment and the chosen activity
• That a quantifiable measure of ‘time in learning’ can be identified and it is applicable to an appropriate section
• That the Self-Reflection gives a clear indication that some aspect of your professional practice has been reinforced; the learning has caused you to rethink or modify some aspect of your current practice; or the activity or topic has generated an interest for further investigation.