An MSA Credential is valid for three years from the award date, after which it may be renewed in five-year increments. The MSA Renewal Process gives you the opportunity to reaffirm your competence as a Military School-age Associate.
The Renewal Amnesty Program allows anyone who has earned or renewed an MSA in the last 10 years to apply for Renewal, even if the MSA credential has expired. This means that if your Credential has a date of January 2002 or later, you are eligible to renew.
Renewal Amnesty lasts from May 31, 2013. If you are taking advantage of this program, please note that you still need to meet all requirements listed below.
Renewal criteria
All MSA Renewal Candidates must meet the following five criteria:
- Documented proof of a current Red Cross or other agency Pediatric First Aid Certificate - the certification must include (1) treatment for blocked airway and (2) provide rescue breathing for infants and young children.
- Documented proof of at least 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or a three-credit-hour course. All coursework to meet this requirement must be in school-age care, child development, family systems, recreation, or physical education. The CEUs must be obtained under the auspices of an agency or organization with expertise in school-age care.
- Documented proof of recent (within past year) work experience with children (a minimum of 80 hours). This should be a letter on official letterhead from a supervisor.
- A completed Letter of Recommendation Form regarding the MSA's competence with school aged children prepared by an School Age Education Reviewer.
- Documented proof (within current year) of membership in a national or local School Age professional organization.
Renewal Cost
The Council charges $50 for processing the Renewal Application. Make sure to secure your funds before you apply for MSA Renewal. Payment vouchers are available to cover the cost of MSA Renewal at your garrison.
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