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CERTIFIED MEASURER (CM)
FIRST DATE OF TESTING IS NOVEMBER 5, 2007
The “VERSION 907” CD-ROM MUST BE USED FOR THE 2007-08 SEASON
You must complete the UPDATE to receive a 907 CD
If you are interested in becoming a VHSL Certified Measurer, you must attend a workshop. Please see additional information below.
Certified Measurer’s must maintain their certification status through VHSL by completing an UPDATE each year. The update must be completed prior to the start of wrestling season.
TWO OPTIONS OFFERED TO COMPLETE AN UPDATE AND “RE-CERTIFY” AS A VHSL CERTIFIED MEASURER for the 2007-08 SEASON:
Option 1: VHSL WCP WORKSHOP
You may attend a scheduled workshop during the fall of 2007 where all new components of the program will be presented and discussed. There is no charge for the workshops.
Attendance at a workshop will also provide you an opportunity to refresh your skills and ask questions of issues you may have faced last season. VHSL WCP CM WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Option 2: WEB-BASED TUTORIAL
A web-based tutorial is available for completion by logging on to the VHSL website and following the links to Sports Medicine and then to Wrestling Weight Control Program.
Review the content by completing the questions at the end of each page of the tutorial, then complete and submit the form to receive your new 2007-08 version of the CD-ROM.
The new 2007-08 VHSL Weight Control Program CD-ROM version 907 will contain the required Excel spreadsheet to create the Coach-Official Team Report for the 2007-08 wrestling season. Upon successful completion of the tutorial, you will retain and use the same certified measurer’s number issued for the 2006-07 wrestling season.
The tutorial can be completed at anytime, please allow time for the NEW CD-ROM to be sent to you after completion and prior to testing any athletes.
The “VERSION 907” CD-ROM MUST BE USED FOR THE 2007-08 SEASON
Please have your VHSL Certified Measurer's number (CM-XXX) handy when you complete the tutorial.
TAKE THE VHSL WCP Certified Measurer Update Tutorial
I WANT TO BECOME A VHSL CERTIFIED MEASURER... Please read on:
Only VHSL Certified Measurers and Regional Master Testers may perform measurements and provide Coach-Official Team Reports. Health professional with degrees as listed below are eligible to become official certified measurers upon completion of a VHSL sponsored educational workshop, documentation of experience by performing a minimum number of skin tests and urine specific gravity tests, and passing an examination on the program. Periodic re-certification of these measurers will be required. Criteria to become a certified VHSL Measurer are as follows:
- Have a medically related professional degree (MD, DO, DC, RN, LPN, NP, PT, RD, ATC, PA). Exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis where such qualified professionals are not available. For example, an EMT, based on the individual’s education and experience would be considered.
- Have a current professional license/ certificate and be in good standing with your professional governing body
- Have attended, at minimum, one of the VHSL Certified Measurer official workshops since 2002
- Have attended a refresher workshop if your last one attended was prior to January 2002
- Have submitted to VHSL office the "Documentation of experience" Form
- Have successfully completed the "Certified Measurers’ Examination"
- Attended a workshop in 2007 or completed the VHSL WCP Online Tutorial Update and received the new CD v907.
- Must follow protocols set forth by the VHSL Weight Control Program and maintain certification standards
If you are a licensed healthcare provider and wish to become a VHSL Certified Measuerer, you must attend a VHSL Certified Measurer Workshop.
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