Simwork Systems provides custom evaluator training on all products using popular video-conferencing formats including Microsoft Skype or Logitech VID. We can meet your evaluator update or problem solving training needs if you use one of the above video-conferencing programs.

Level 1 Training

Level I Training is offered for the ERGOS® II Work Simulator System and the ERGOS® Sapphire™ Work Assessment System over a two day period for evaluators wishing to receive peer review certification as a Certified ERGOS® Evaluator (CEE™). The two day training provides 25 contact hours for each evaluator successfully completing the peer review. 16 contact hours are given for the two training days and 9 contact hours are given for the certification evaluation and report writing. Training includes either the ERGOS® II or ERGOS® Sapphire Training Manual and training handouts.

Each evaluator trainee is required to submit a sample report following training that makes use of all the assessment test activities available on their ERGOS® II or ERGOS® Sapphire™ system. A team of experienced certified ERGOS® Evaluators reviews the sample report for completeness, test interpretation accuracy and clinical/behavioral documentation. Each sample report is also reviewed to determine that appropriate assessment conclusions are supported by objective test data and that recommendations concur with the measured performances of the sample evaluee. Once this requirement is met, the evaluator is awarded CEE™ certification.

Content	Activity	Contact Hours
History of Functional Assessment	Classroom / Lecture	2
Philosophy and ERGOS® Assessment Method	Classroom / Lecture	2
Hands-On Assessment Activity Demonstration	Physical Participation	6
Behavioral Observation, Problem Solving, Test Data Collection, Editing and Printing	Physical Participation	3
Report Writing and Data Interpretation	Demonstration / Physical Participation	3
Perform Certification Evaluation	Physical Participation	5
Write Sample Evaluation Report For Peer Review	Physical Participation	4
Total :		25

 

Level 2 Training

Level II Training is offered for the ERGOS® Work Simulator and ERGOS® Sapphire Work Assessment System over a two day period for any CEE™ that wishes to expand their clinical interpretation skills, expert witness testimony, marketing strategies and service model. It is a customized program that surveys each attendee to make sure they are provided with the details needed by their respective settings. 16 contact hours are given for the two day period The attendee does not have to submit a sample report as is required for Level I, but is given a test for quality assurance and to make sure that a minimum body of knowledge is provided during training. In addition to contact hours given, the attendees receive Level II CEE™ certification upon receiving an acceptable test score. Training includes sample handouts and materials.

Content	Activity	Contact Hours
Basics of Functional Assessment, Market Development and Marketing	Classroom Lecture / Problem Solving	2
Hands-On Test Activity Demonstration	Physical Participation	4
Behavioral Observation, Problem Solving, Collection and Printing of Test Data	Physical Participation	4
Report Writing and Clinical Interpretation of Data	Problem Solving / Classroom Lecture	3
Expert Witness Reporting & Testimony	Problem Solving / Classroom Lecture	3
Total :		16

 

ERGOS® Pre/Post-Offer Evaluator Training

Certified ERGOS® Pre/Post-Offer Evaluator (CEPOE™) training is offered for facilities needing training for staff conducting personnel assessments under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Staff that is not medically credentialed are used for this type of assessment, This is is a one day seminar, upon submission of a sample pre-employment assessment, the candidate receives a Certified ERGOS® Pre/Post-Offer Evaluator certificate. Training includes sample handouts and materials.

Content	Activity	Contact Hours
The ADA & Pre/Post Offer Assessment	Classroom / Lecture	2
Philosophy and FCE Method	Classroom / Lecture	2
Hands-On Test Activity Demonstration	Physical Participation	6
Behavioral Observation, Problem Solving, Collection and Printing of Test Data	Physical Participation	2
Report Writing and Interpretation of Data	Demonstration / Physical Participation	2
Perform Sample Evaluation	Physical Participation	2
Total :		16

ERGOS® Customized Training

ERGOS® Customized Training is available to facilities that have specified needs on a contract basis.