Department of State Mandated Training Modules
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE CERTIFICATION TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
The Department of State is having an issue with the licensing agreement with Traincaster, the system which houses the DoS certification module.
Several staff members will meet to discuss the situation on Tuesday, Feb 21 and will provide an update shortly thereafter.
To ensure AFS-USA is in compliance with the new training regulation (published by the US Department of State (DoS) on October 27, 2010), all volunteers and staff engaged in the recruitment, screening, orientation, and selection of host families, as well as those involved in the orientation and support of hosted participants and host families, must complete a series of four (4) Hosting and Support (HSA) online training modules designed by AFS-USA, as well as an online “Local Coordinator Training” designed and administered by DoS. Hosting, Orientation and Support Volunteers must successfully complete this series of trainings to maintain their affiliations and access to participant information in Global Link. All training modules are available to registered volunteers and staff via the AFS Online Learning Center. For more information, please see the Resources section below.
Online Hosting and Support Affiliation Training Modules
These four modules cover:
- Standards for Screening and Selecting Host Families
- Standards for Ensuring Participant Safety and Well-Being
- Assessing and Reporting Emergency Situations
- Conflict Resolution
Online DoS Local Coordinator Training and Certification
This module consists of:
- A brief introduction to State Department Public Diplomacy Objectives
- 30 multiple choice questions regarding the secondary school regulations
Who is required to take these modules?
All volunteers and staff engaged in the recruitment, screening, orientation, and selection of host families, as well as those involved in the orientation and support of hosted participants and host families. For a complete list of volunteer affiliations, please see below.
DoS Mandated Trainings List of Required Affiliations
Optional AFS PREP for DoS Local Coordinator Training and Certification
This module consists of an overview of the DoS regulations, a glossary of key terms and concepts, and what to expect when taking the DoS Local Coordinator Training and Certification module. This optional, preparatory module is designed to serve as an easy reference to the DoS regulations while taking the certification or otherwise.
For more information about the DoS mandated training and related resources, please see below.
