CDA 2024

The Child Development Associate course will be completed in a systematic and sequential manner. This course will address the professional competency standards that form the core of the accreditation and credentialing process. The modules are organized around the thirteen (13) functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Classes will be held primarily in the form of educational workshops, seminars, student presentations, and assignments.

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120 hours, self-paced CDA Course

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The CDA Course meets the 120 hours of professional education required for the CDA Credential® and guides participants in how to complete the entire CDA Credential® process.

The course also includes ten online sessions with Dr. Martin to be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you [https://calendly.com/obiomaevents/cda-support] that will help participants to navigate through the CDA process – from getting started to getting ready to finish! The goal of OMAX Institute CDA course is to prepare CDA candidates to apply to the CDA Council for Professional Recognition.

The CDA Course Pacing Guide includes:
1) Course chapters – Weekly CDA tutorials and core and elective chapters.
2) Lesson reading and Quizzes – Required Weekly CDA lesson and quizzes to be accomplished
3) Professional Portfolio – Weekly items for the Professional Portfolio.
RC = Resource Collection
CS = Competency Statements

Readings from the following three books are required to complete the OMAX Institute CDA coursework and the CDA Credential Process. The books are available from the Council for Professional Recognition.

1. CDA Competency Standards (for your identified CDA setting)
2. Essentials for Working with Young Children, 3rd edition
3. Essentials Workbook, 3rd edition

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