Why should I get certified?

• Show current or potential employers that you have completed specialized training to address the unique needs of students who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).

• Help raise the profile of the profession to encourage districts to hire trained, qualified professionals to work with learners who are DHH.

How do I get certified?

Step 1

You must already hold a general education teaching certificate in any province in Canada and then complete eligible coursework and practicum hours that specialize in teaching students who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing to be eligible for CAEDHH Certification.

• If you graduated from one of the following Canadian programs, you may already be eligible!

  • University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)

  • York University (Toronto, ON)

  • Mount Saint Vincent University (Halifax, NS)

• If you didn’t graduate from a program in Canada then you will need to provide information about your coursework, etc. and submit to the Certification Committee.

Step 2

Complete the CAEDHH certification application form

Step 3

Wait while the Certification Chair committee review your application.

Step 4

Receive an email from the Certification Chair about the decision.

• If you are approved, the Certification Chair will email you a copy of the certificate

• If you are not approved, you will provided with feedback as to the reason and next steps

Review the CAEDHH Specialist Certification Standards (November, 2016) to see the criteria.