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CMSA with your application. An application received without either Form A or Form B will be deemed incomplete and will not be accepted by the CMSA. Both PTD forms are available online at www.cmsa.org.au on the Certification page of the website. Please download and save a copy to your personal computer. Please note all information must be typed into the form, saved and then printed prior to being signed and certified. You must then scan the certified copy and save a copy to your personal computer in readiness to attach to your online application. Hand written copies will not be accepted by the CMSA. As you will be completing numerous copies of Form A as a record of each PTD activity you are required to collate and scan all completed, signed and certified copies of Form A into one (1) PDF document. Depending on the number of PTD activities you have undertaken this will result in one (1) large scanned file to be attached to your online application. Please do not scan forms separately as multiple uploads will not be available when you complete your online application. Form A must be saved into one (1) PDF file only. The following are examples of activities that qualify as PTD activities: • Conferences, congresses, conventions, courses, forums, lectures, seminars, workshops and other professional educational activities presented by the CMSA and/or under the auspices of academic institutions, commercial establishments or other professional bodies. • Educational activities provided by the candidate’s employer or practice entity, either in-house or externally by individuals or organisations engaged by the employer and relevant to the candidates practice area or case management role. • Tertiary courses presented by educational institutions. • Self-study courses, training and programs facilitated by the CMSA or an approved provider, including E-learning and distance education. Should you have any doubts as to whether an activity qualifies for recognition by the CMSA as an approved PTD activity you should seek feedback and confirmation from the CMSA. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Referee Form 1 and Referee Form 2 Each candidate must submit two (2) professional references in support of their online application. These forms (i.e. Referee Form 1 and Referee Form 2) are available online at www.cmsa.org.au on the Certification page of the website. Please download and save a copy to your personal computer. Please note all information must be typed into the form, saved and then printed prior to being signed and certified. You must then scan the certified copy and save a copy to your personal computer in readiness to attach to your online application. Hand written copies will not be accepted by the CMSA. To qualify as a professional referee the individual must: • Have been in a professional working relationship with you for at least six (6) months in the last three (3) years. • Be familiar with your professional practice and the content of your certification application. Examples of Professional Training and Development (PTD) activities. All PTD activities must be congruent to the candidates vocation and role (practical or theoretical) pursuant to case management.

It is your responsibility to: • Ensure each referee understands their contribution to your application. • Share the content of your application and supporting documentation with your referees.

• Provide a copy of the Certification Application Guidelines to each of your referees. • Download and provide a copy of Referee Form 1 and Referee Form 2 in Microsoft Office Word to each nominated referee. • Provide each referee with the CMSA contact details should they have any questions related to completing the Referee Form. • Check the completed form for any errors or omissions prior to having it certified.

The Case Management Society of Australia & New Zealand (CMSA) National Certification sets the benchmark of excellence in case management. Certified Practising Case Managers™ (CPCM) & Certified Case Managers Non Practising™ (CCMNP) adhere to the CMSA National Standards & National Code of Ethics for Case Management & are recognised for their advanced education, experience, knowledge & skills by their colleagues, consumers & employers.

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