ADR Institute - Designation Comparison
Applying for Cert. F. Med.
Acc.FM OAFM applying for
Cert. F. Med.
Acc.FM OAFM and C.Med.
applying for
Cert. F. Med.
Provide Acc.FM OAFM
Certificate.
Provide C.Med.. and Acc.FM
OAFM Certificates.
Applying for C.Med.
Applying for both C.Med.* and
Cert. F. Med.
C.Med. applying for Cert. F.
Med.
FMC Cert. FRM applying for
Cert.F.Med
FMC Cert. FFM applying for
Cert.F.Med
FMC Cert. CFM applying for
Cert.F.Med
Provide FMC Cert. FRM
documentation
Provide FMC Cert. FRM
documentation
Applying for C.Arb.
Applying for Cert. F. Arb
Applying for Q.Med.
CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED
Provide C.Med.. Certificate.
Proof of a university education or Proof of a university education or Proof of a university education or
FMC Certification.
FMC Certification.
FMC Certification.
Family Mediation Training:
a) 40 hours intact training in
family mediation,
Family Mediation Training:
a) 40 hours intact training in
family mediation,
AND
Family Mediation Training:
a) 40 hours intact training in
family mediation,
AND
Family Mediation Training:
a) 40 hours intact training in
family mediation,
AND
AND
AND
b) 14 hours training in domestic b) 14 hours training in domestic b) 14 hours training in domestic
violence,
violence,
violence,
AND
c) 26 hrs in family mediation
theory and skills.
AND
c) 20 hours training in family
mediation skills.
Provide FMC Cert. FRM
documentation
EDUCATION
Proof of a university education or Proof of a university education or
FMC Certification.
FMC Certification.
Possess a degree, qualification Possess a degree, qualification
or demonstrated expertise in
or demonstrated expertise in a
family area and have attended
particular discipline; and have
and successfully completed
attended and successfully
courses set out below.
completed a course or courses
of study in arbitration approved
by ADRIC/ Regional Institute.
AND
Family Mediation Training:
a) 40 hours intact training in
family mediation,
AND
40 hour family arbitration course
AND
AND
b) 14 hours training in domestic b) 14 hours training in domestic
violence,
violence,
AND
c) 20 hours training in family
mediation skills.
AND
AND
d) Submit proof of 6 additional d) Submit proof of 6 additional
hours of family mediation theory hours of family mediation theory
and skills.
and skills.
AND
c) 26 hours family mediation
theory and skills.
AND
c) 26 hours family mediation
theory and skills.
AND
AND
AND
14 hours training in domestic
violence
AND
Non-lawyer candidates to have
completed 30 hours of training in
Family Law (ie Custody &
Access, Property and Support).
Completion of at least 80 hours Completion of at least 80 hours Completion of at least 80 hours Completion of at least 80 hours Completion of at least 80 hours Completion of at least 80 hours Completion of at least 80 hours
of basic conflict resolution and of basic conflict resolution and of basic conflict resolution and
mediation theory and skills
mediation theory and skills
mediation theory and skills
mediation theory and skills
mediation theory education and mediation theory education and mediation theory education and
training in mediation training
training in mediation training
training in mediation training
training in mediation training
skills training
skills training
programs approved by ADRIO. programs approved by ADRIO. programs approved by ADRIO. programs approved by ADRIO
skills training
(a, b, and c above may
a, b, and c above may
(a, b, c and d above may
(a, b, c and d above may
qualify).(The specific
qualify).(The specific
qualify).(The specific
qualify).(The specific
requirements for the 80 hours
requirements for the 80 hours
requirements for the 80 hours
requirements for the 80 hours
are in the discretion of each
are in the discretion of each
are in the discretion of each
are in the discretion of each
Regional Chartered Mediator
Regional Chartered Mediator
Regional C.Med. Accreditation Regional C.Med. Accreditation
Accreditation Committee
Accreditation Committee
Committee (RCMAC))
Committee (RCMAC))
(RCMAC))
(RCMAC))
AND
AND
AND
AND
Completion of 100 hours of
Completion of 100 hours of
Completion of 100 hours of
Completion of 100 hours of
study or training in dispute
study or training in dispute
study or training in dispute
study or training in dispute
resolution generally, for
resolution generally, for
resolution generally, for
resolution generally, for
example, the psychology of
example, the psychology of
example, the psychology of
example, the psychology of
dispute resolution, negotiation, dispute resolution, negotiation, dispute resolution, negotiation, dispute resolution, negotiation,
public consultation, mutual gains public consultation, mutual gains public consultation, mutual gains public consultation, mutual gains
bargaining, communication,
bargaining, communication,
bargaining, communication,
bargaining, communication,
management consulting, conflict management consulting, conflict management consulting, conflict management consulting, conflict
management, or specific
management, or specific
management, or specific
management, or specific
substantive areas such as law, substantive areas such as law, substantive areas such as law, substantive areas such as law,
psychology, social work,
psychology, social work,
psychology, social work,
psychology, social work,
counselling, etc. (The specific
counselling, etc. (The specific
counselling, etc. (The specific
counselling, etc. (The specific
requirements for this additional requirements for this additional requirements for this additional requirements for this additional
100 hours are in the discretion of 100 hours are in the discretion of 100 hours are in the discretion of 100 hours are in the discretion of
each Regional Chartered
each Regional Chartered
each Regional Chartered
each Regional Chartered
Mediator Accreditation
Mediator Accreditation
Mediator Accreditation
Mediator Accreditation
Committee (RCMAC))
Committee (RCMAC))
Committee (RCMAC))
Committee (RCMAC))
OR
Longevity in practice, as
approved by RCMAC
AND
Provide 3 letters of reference
from family mediators, source of
referrals or clients.
80 hours total
OR
Longevity in practice, as
approved by RCMAC
AND
100 hours of further related
education.
AND
100 hours of further related
education.
AND
150 hours of further related
education.
150 hours total
150 hours total
150 hours total
OR
Longevity in practice, as
approved by RCMAC
AND
AND
Provide 3 letters of reference
Provide 3 letters of reference
from family mediators, source of from family mediators, source of
referrals or clients (C.Med.
referrals or clients.
requires 5 letters if can’t show
180 hours of study.)
80 hours total
80 hours total
180 hours total
180 hours total
180 hours total
Documented completion of at
least 80 hours of Conflict
Resolution Training approved by
ADRIO. (The specific
requirements for the 80 hours
are in the discretion of each
Regional Chartered Mediator
Accreditation Committee
(RCMAC))
ADR Institute - Designation Comparison
Applying for Cert. F. Med.
Acc.FM OAFM applying for
Cert. F. Med.
Acc.FM OAFM and C.Med.
applying for
Cert. F. Med.
Applying for C.Med.
Applying for both C.Med.* and
Cert. F. Med.
C.Med. applying for Cert. F.
Med.
FMC Cert. FRM applying for
Cert.F.Med
Mediate 5 family cases to point Mediate 5 family cases to point Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement under supervision of agreement under supervision of agreement under supervision
(100 hours) by an experienced (100 hours) by an experienced (100 hours) by an experienced
family mediator (Cert.F.Med or family mediator (Cert.F.Med or family mediator (Cert.F.Med or
Acc.FM OAFM);
Acc.FM OAFM);
Acc.FM OAFM);
Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement under supervision
(100 hours) by an experienced
family mediator (Cert.F.Med or
Acc.FM OAFM);
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Mediate a total of 10 cases to Approved mediation practicum
conclusion. Mediate 5 cases as in consisting of at least 20 hours
involvement in actual mediations
sole mediator.
and at least 10 hours of
consultation with the practicum
supervisor or two positive or two
Mediate 5 family cases to point positive peer family members.
of agreement under supervision
(100 hours) by an experienced
family mediator (Cert.F.Med or
Acc.FM OAFM);
AND
Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement on one’s own.
(Total of 10 family cases)
AND
Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement on one’s own.
(Total of 10 family cases)
AND
Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement on one’s own.
(Total of 10 family cases)
Mediate a total of 10 cases to
Mediate a total of 10 cases to
conclusion. Mediate 5 cases as conclusion. Mediate 5 cases as
sole mediator.
sole mediator.
AND
Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement on one’s own.
(Total of 10 family cases)
AND
Mediate 5 family cases to point
of agreement on one’s own.
(Total of 10 family cases)
AND
AND
AND
AND
Paid by fee or salary in 5 of the
above.
Paid by fee or salary in 5 of the
above (Total of 10 cases)
Paid by fee or salary in 5 of the
above.
Paid by fee or salary in 5 of the
above.
Demonstrated competency in
the process of mediation as
determined by:
Demonstrated competency in
the process of mediation as
determined by:
OR
Approved mediation practicum
in consisting of at least 20 hours
involvement in actual mediations
and at least 10 hours of
consultation with the practicum
supervisor or two positive or two
positive peer family members.
FMC Cert. CFM applying for
Cert.F.Med
Applying for C.Arb.
Applying for Q.Med.
OR
Mediate 1 case solely paid or
unpaid and co-mediate 1 case,
paid or unpaid.
Observed and approved by a
Observed and approved by a
Qualifying Arbitrator through one Qualifying Arbitrator through one
or more of the following:
or more of the following:
Observation and/or interview by Completion and submission of a Completion and submission of a Completion and submission of a Co-arbitration, practicum, role
RCMAC of one or more of the roleplay video and personal skill roleplay video and personal skill roleplay video and personal skill playing, video taped arbitration
assessment of the video.
assessment of the video.
assessment of the video.
following: co-mediation,
(of a family related case) or
practicum, role playing, video
other processes approved by
taped mediation or other
ADRIC.
processes approved by
RCMAC.
Final written examination
Complete a family mediation
role-play before a committee of
2 family mediators (Cert.F.Med
or Acc.FM OAFM or FMC Cert.
(FRM, FFM or CFM)).
Applying for Cert. F. Arb
Approved mediation practicum Have practiced as an arbitrator Have practiced as an arbitrator Mediate 2 cases, paid or unpaid
in consisting of at least 20 hours for not less than 2 years and
for not less than 2 years and
involvement in actual mediations
have arbitrated or co-arbitrated
have chaired at least 5
and at least 10 hours of
arbitrations of which at least 2 at least 5 family cases (broadly
consultation with the practicum
defined)
have been fee-paid.
supervisor or two positive or two
positive peer family members.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Demonstrated competency in
the process of mediation as
determined by:
Observation and/or interview by Observation and/or interview by
RCMAC of one or more of the
RCMAC of one or more of the
following: co-mediation,
following: co-mediation,
practicum, role playing, video
practicum, role playing, video
taped mediation or other
taped mediation or other
processes approved by
processes approved by
RCMAC.
RCMAC.
Complete a family mediation
Complete a family mediation
role-play before a committee of role-play before a committee of
2 family mediators (Cert.F.Med 2 family mediators (Cert.F.Med
or Acc.FM OAFM or FMC Cert. or Acc.FM OAFM or FMC Cert.
(FRM, FFM or CFM)).
(FRM, FFM or CFM)).
FMC Cert. FFM applying for
Cert.F.Med
Final written examination
Co-arbitration, practicum, role
playing, video taped arbitration
(of a family related case) or
other processes approved by
ADRIC.
Final written examination
Successful completion of a
competency assessment
program approved by the
RCMAC.
OR
OR
Successful completion of a
competency assessment
program approved by ADRIC.
Successful completion of a
competency assessment
program approved by ADRIO.
PLEDGE
The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with The applicant must comply with
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
ADRIC's Code of Ethics.
Minimum of 10 hours of
Minimum of 10 hours of
Minimum of 10 hours of
continuing education relevant to continuing education relevant to continuing education relevant to
family mediation or ADR each
family mediation or ADR each
family mediation or ADR each
year.
year.
year.
Continuing Education and
Engagement Program - 100
points over 3 years.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Minimum of 10 hours of
Minimum of 10 hours of
20 hours of continuing education 20 hours of continuing education 20 hours of continuing education
in family mediation per year;
in family mediation per year;
continuing education relevant to continuing education relevant to in family mediation per year;
family mediation or ADR each
family mediation or ADR each with at least 14 hours of conflict with at least 14 hours of conflict with at least 14 hours of conflict
resolution or mediation skills
resolution or mediation skills
year.
year.
resolution or mediation skills
training in the last three years. training in the last three years. training in the last three years.
INSURANCE
Maintain special liability
Maintain liability insurance for a Maintain liability insurance for a Maintain liability insurance for a Maintain liability insurance for a Maintain liability insurance for a Maintain liability insurance for a
insurance coverage of
minimum of $1,000,000 for the minimum of $1,000,000 for the minimum of $1,000,000 for the minimum of $1,000,000 for the minimum of $1,000,000 for the minimum of $1,000,000 for the
$1,000,000
practice of mediation.
practice of mediation.
practice of mediation.
practice of mediation.
practice of mediation.
practice of mediation.
x
x
x
x
x
$300 plus GST
$150 plus GST
$100 plus GST
$500 plus GST
$500 plus GST
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$150 plus GST to ADRIC***,
$50plus GST to ADRIO
$150 plus GST to ADRIC***
$150 plus GST to ADRIC***,
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH ADRIO/ADRIC
x
x
DESIGNATION APPLICATION FEE****
$150 plus GST
$50 plus GST
ANNUAL DESIGNATION RENEWAL FEE****
$150 plus GST to ADRIC**,
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
Minimum of 10 hours of
Continuing Education and
continuing education relevant to
Engagement Program - 60
family arbitration or ADR each points over 3 years and mediate
year.
1 additional case.
Maintain liability insurance for a Maintain liability insurance for a
minimum of $1,000,000 for the minimum of $1,000,000 for the
practice of arbitration.
practice of arbitration.
Maintain professional liability
insurance (recommended
minimum of $1,000,000).
Maintain special liability
insurance coverage of
$1,000,000
Maintain special liability
insurance coverage of
$1,000,000
x
x
x
x
x
$50 plus GST
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$500 plus GST
$300 plus GST
$200 plus GST
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$150 plus GST to ADRIC***
$50 plus GST to ADRIO
$90 plus GST to ADRIO
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
ANNUAL REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP****
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
* Qualifying = C.Med.., Cert F.Med, C.Arb or Cert. F. Arb.
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
erviewed or assessed by "other means" as per the discretion of theRCMAC.
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
$255 plus GST
*** If a Chartered applicant has both the C.Arb. and C.Med. designations, the annual Designation Renewal fee will be $200.
$255 plus GST
****GST applicable to all fees.
= already completed by candidate