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2011-2012 VCA/VCO Application
For Recertification
Category E: Summary of Points
Transfer the points claimed for Categories A – D to Category E: Summary of
Points table below. Total the recertification points claimed.
VCA/VCO certified candidates are required to recertify every 5 th year by the last
business day of the year following their initial certification. Do not submit your
application until your recertification year.
Points must be claimed in at least two of the four categories with one point
required in Category B. VCA certified candidates must earn three (3) points and
VCO certified candidates must earn a minimum of six (6) points. To recertify
both certifications simultaneously as a dual recertification requires a minimum of
seven (7) points Individuals in lapsed or expired status should consult the
current VCA/VCO Guidelines on the VIP website http://dps.dgs.virginia.gov/vip.
Documentation must be submitted to support each activity and is the
responsibility of the certificate holder. Attendance documentation must be in the
form of a certificate, verification letter, transcript or appropriate conference
program form that includes title of program, sponsor, date, instructor, number of
contact hours and your name. Registration is not proof that you attended.
Documentation without this information, especially contact hours, will not be
considered. For instruction/speaker documentation, a copy of the program with
the instructor’s name, length of class, title of program, sponsor and date will be
required. A roster will be required if the event is not a state or national
conference.
CATEGORY E: SUMMARY OF POINTS
Category A Total: Education and Training
Category B Total: Legal
Category C Total: Professional Membership with National
Purchasing Organization
Category D Total: Professional Contributions
Total Recertification Points Claimed
SECTION 3 AFFIRMATION STATEMENT
I affirm that the statements and information in this application are true and
correct. I understand that any falsification of information may lead to forfeiture of
my VCA/VCO certificate.
Applicant signature: ___________________________________ Date: ______
This application is valid through December 31, 2012.
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