CDA Credential
The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE), and it is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The CDA® is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early childhood professionals toward becoming qualified educators of young children. The Council works to ensure that the nationally transferable CDA is a credible and valid credential, recognized by the profession as a vital part of professional development.
CDA® Benefits
Earning your CDA is a big commitment, but is one that creates confident practitioners with great command of today’s best practices for teaching young children.
Advance your career
Meet job requirements
Reinforce your commitment to early childhood education
Provide parents with peace of mind
Understand developmentally appropriate practice
Increase your confidence
The CDA® Exam
The CDA Exam is a component of the credentialing process. The exam is a 65-question, computer-based exam that is taken at one of your local Authorized Pearson VUE testing sites. It is the candidate’s responsibility to schedule the exam after applying for and receiving the Ready to Schedule Notice from the Council.
CDA Verification Visit®
The Verification Visit is a component of the CDA credentialing process, where the candidate will be observed working with children/families as a lead teacher in a specific age group. It is the candidate’s responsibility to schedule the visit after applying for and receiving the Ready to Schedule Notice from the Council.
During the visit, the Council-approved, CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ will go to the candidate’s place of work and review the candidate’s Professional Portfolio, observe the candidate working with children/families, and conduct a reflective dialogue about the candidate’s strengths and areas of growth. The PD Specialist will submit the evaluation and scores electronically to the Council.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) course provides early childhood professionals with educational content knowledge that serves as a preparational guideline and as a resource tool that support theories and experimental investigations upon entering the field of early childhood education, child development, and childcare. This course provides early childhood professionals with informative instructional knowledge and theories by relating materials to early childhood education. Prosperity CTN does not certify students to become certified childcare teachers nor awards students a Child Development Associate. This course provides the first 120 clock hours for the candidate’s CDA process. The determination and awarding of CDA certification are awarded through the Council For Professional Recognition (CDA Council).
Certified Nurse Assistant Course
This course teaches the student foundational knowledge of theory and laboratory experiences to develop skills required to qualify as a long-term Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. Emphasis is placed on acquiring competence in communication, observation, safety, body/mobility mechanics, personal and restorative care for clients/patients/residents of all ages.
Upon completing this course, the student will be able to apply concepts and skills in areas required by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and the National Association of Home Care. (Workbook) This course outlines the knowledge and skills needed to perform basic nursing care safely and efficiently in various supervised health care settings. Emphasis is placed on safety, therapeutic communication, infection control, critical thinking, and proper documentation. Upon completing this course, the student will demonstrate beginning competency in delivering care to clients, patients, and residents in various health care settings.
