CLIPP™ Freqently Asked Questions

Q. How is CLIPP different from all other programs?

Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) goes beyond all other programs, providing training, assessment tools, marketing, B2B and B2C marketing.  CLICK HERE to see a comparison chart.

Q. Is CLIPP approved for CEUs?                                                                                                                                                            

 A. YES 

Q. What are the requirements for CLIPP certification and use of HASAC?                                                                                

      A. CLICK HERE for a chart showing requirements

Q. When is the next CLIPP class?                                                                                                                                                           

A. CLICK HERE to see calendar

 

How is CLIPP different from all other programs? ››

How is CLIPP different from all other programs?

Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) goes beyond all other programs, providing training, assessment tools, marketing, B2B and B2C marketing.  CLICK HERE to see a comparison chart.

  • Up to date information – Course information updated monthly
  • Extensive medical information
  • Over eight hours of design, product and installation information, including key product names and costs
  • Targeted to all homes and homeowners of all ages, not just aging and individuals with disabilities
  • Presentations available for consumers
  • Presentations available for professionals
  • Logos and press releases available
  • Emphasis on creating collaborative teams
  • Includes professionals in the classroom from all facets of home care
    • Designers
    • Contractors
    • Occupational and Physical Therapists
    • Home Inspectors
    • Senior Move Specialists
    • Garegivers
    • Product manufacturers
  • Only graduates are qualified and have access to the Home Accessibility and Safety Assessment Checklist (HASAC)
  • Graduates who use the home assessment checklist are required to maintain specific insurance requirements
  • Contractors who are CLIPP certified have passed a background check
  • Continuing involvement and participation in all CLIPP activities
  • Partnership and promotion from major associations and product manufacturers

 


Who can become CLIPP? ››
Professionals who desire to help make all homes accessible, comfortable and safe… for everyone!

How much does CLIPP training cost? ››

Full course fee is $995. There may be Early Bird Savings. There may be savings for members of trade associations. There may be Scholarship Funds availble. 

Renewal is required at $85 per year.

CLIPP graduates ONLY who are performing installation tasks in homes are required to fullfill additional requirements, including reference letters, proof of experience, insurance and a background check.


What is the cost for Educators and Students? ››

Educators of accredited Design, OT, PT and directly related industry Institutions: $495.

OT and PT Student Options:

(1) Attend CLIPP Training as part of their regular educational curriculum at no additional cost. If not part of your regular curriculum, ask your administrators to contact us to bring the training into your school.

(2) Student Fee is $299 for a Student-CLIPP certification. Students who graduate within one year of their CLIPP class and pay the difference from the prevailing rate and their original Student Fee will then be full CLIPP certified. Students who graduate after one year of their CLIPP class will be required to attend a second CLIPP class and pay the difference from the prevailing rate and their Student fee and will not pay the annual recertification fee until their are full CLIPP certified.

are required to required to attend a second class within one year of graduation and pay the difference of the prevailing price at that time and will then become full CLIPP certified without restrictions. Conditional CLIPPs will not have access to use of the Home Accessibility and Safety Assessment Checklist (HASAC).

Only CLIPP Certified Professionals have access to fee-based use of the Home Accessibility and Safety Assessment Checklist.


How long does it take to complete CLIPP training? ››
CLIPP™ training takes only two consecutive days.

What are the hours of the training sessions? ››
From 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. To receive the certification and CEUs (if applicable), you need to be present the entire duration of the classes and meet all requirements.

What are the CEU requirements ››

Each approved CLIPP professional is required to renew annually. A total of 10 CEU hours every two years is required.

The cost for renewal is $85 and is non-refundable. Contractors only must pay $185 which includes the renewal and background check.and includes the required background check.

All CLIPP graduates must maintain the appropriate insurance policy/policies.

CEU REQUIREMENTS

One-hour engagement = one CEU credit

A total of 10 CEU credits are required every 2-year period based on your Certified Living In Place Professional™ anniversary date.

CEU Qualifications

All 10 CEUs can be received through any program CEU-approved by the following organizations, including on-demand, webinar or in-person:

  • NKBA
  • NAHB
  • ASID
  • ASHI
  • AIA
  • NARI
  • IIDA
  • IDC
  • NAR
  • AOTA
  • APTA
  • Others pre-approved by the Living In Place Institute

Other CEU Approved Opportunities Directed to Professionals

  1. Present a one-hour Business to Business seminar about Living In Place related topics
    1. 2 CEUs for preparation and presentation – first presentation only
    2. 1 CEU for each successive seminar
    3. Seminar must be pre-approved by the Living In Place Institute, LLC or use presentations provided by the Living In Place Institute.
  2. Publish an article in a trade publication specifically about Living In Place and/or Certified Living In Place Professional program
    1. 1 CEU credit
    2. Article must be pre-approved the Living In Place Institute, LLC prior to publication
  3. Submitting Press Releases after becoming CLIPP certified
    1. 1 CEU
    2. Can use Living In Place Institute templates
    3. Suggested places – Newspapers, Business Journals, Trade Publications, Magazines, etc.
    4. If published, submit to the Living In Place Institute
  4. Contest Award Submission in a Living In Place category (or similar term)
    1. 2 CEUs for each entry submitted
    2. 1 additional CEU for each award granted
  5. Volunteering at Certified Living In Place Professional Training Events
    1. 1 CEU per day
  6. Conducting the Medical, Pharmaceutical and Cognitive Issues on Aging section during a CLIPP course
    1. 5 CEUs
    2. Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists or Physicians Only
    3. Must be pre-approved by the Living In Place Institute, LLC.

Other CEU Approved Opportunities Directed to Consumers

  1. Presenting a Living In Place Institute 1-hour seminar
    1. 2 CEUs for preparation and presentation – first presentation only
    2. 1 CEU for each successive seminar
    3. Seminar must be pre-approved by the Living In Place Institute, LLC or use presentations provided by the Living In Place Institute.
  2. Publishing an article in consumer-directed publications with Living In Place mentioned
    1. 1 CEU per article
    2. If published, submit to the Living In Place Institute

CEU Reporting:

CEU Self-Reporting Form is available to download from the FAQ page on the Living In Place Institute website.


Why do I need to pass a background check? ››
To help protect the security of homeowners, each Remodeling/Home Modification Professional is required to successfully undergo a background investigation prior to training. Additionally, these CLIPP professionals will undergo an annual background investigation each year thereafter. To help ensure all personnel working in a home are free of security risk, each CLIPP professional is strongly encouraged to conduct a background check on their employees, as allowed by law, as well as encourage their subcontractors to do the same.

Why do I need references? ››
We assess Construction Professional CLIPP candidates as to what their past clients think of them. We provide you with a questionnaire to give to at least 5 past clients and 3 trade references. The questionnaire will include questions about your work performance, how you manage projects, if they would recommend you to a friend, etc. Each of these referenced clients will send their reviews directly to the Living In Place Institute and we will contact a sampling of these clients to verify the information.

How do I bring CLIPP training in my area? ››
Please contact us about other dates and locations. We can bring CLIPP training to your community, anywhere in the US. Call us at 888-467-3220 or  info@LivingInPlaceInstitute. 

How do I apply to become CLIPP? ››

Check out the Class Schedule for 2016.


Are the events ADA Compliant? ››
he Living In Place Institute strives to accommodate all individuals in our Seminars and Activities. As such, we will comply with all requests, including: i. Walker & wheelchair accessibility to all events, including wheelchair ramps, automatically opening doors, wheelchair accessible restrooms, etc. ii. Accommodations for individuals with vision impairments, including large print handouts and computer monitors used by vision impaired individuals. iii. Accommodations for individuals with hearing impairments, including closed captioned videos, special handouts for the class, etc. iv. Accommodating individual’s food needs, including special dietary and allergy requirements. For registration materials for our Seminars and Events, individuals with special needs are required to communicate with the Living In Place Institute at least 3 weeks prior to an event or online course (e.g., webinar, etc.) to allow the Living In Place Institute adequate time to accommodate any

What is the course cancellation policy? ››
Refunds or Course Registration Transfers a. Cancellations received at least 20 business days before the Seminar are refundable less a 33% administrative charge per registrant. A 67% credit will be applied to a future Seminar or Activity, but the registrant is responsible for the remaining 33% prevailing course fee. If the Registrant decides to transfer their course registration to another Registrant at least 20 business days prior to an Activity, 100% of the fees will be transferrable. Note that a separate Pre-Registration Fee will be required for the new Registrant and they will be required to agree to all terms as above. b. There is no refund for cancellations received within 19 business days prior to the Activity. However, a 50% credit will be applied towards a future Certified Living In Place Specialist Seminar. c. A registrant is responsible for full payment, even if they don’t attend the Seminar or Activity. Please note that if registrant signs up for a Seminar or

Is my attendance documented? ››
Documenting Attendance As many of our courses are granted Continuing Education Units (CEUs), the Living In Place Institute will have a sign-in, sign-out form available at each class. This form will be administered by a member of the Living In Place Institute during the Seminar or Activity. For a Certification Seminar, the Registrant must be present for all sessions for the full time to qualify for the Certification. There will be no partial CEUs granted for these seminars.

How is my test documented? ››
Documenting Passing Examination All Seminars or Activity will have an examination either at the end of each day or at the end of the entire Seminar or Activity. Examinations will be not be administered remotely. A passing grade will be 75% or higher in the examination.

How do I know if I am certified? ››

If you attend the two day training, pass the test and meet any other applilcable requirements, you will be granted their Certificate of Certification at the end of the training. 


Who has access to customer records? ››
Access to Customer Records If a prior class attendee requests a record, they will have to submit information in writing to the Living In Place Institute that can be directly attributed to that individual, such as Association Certification or License information, date of class attendance, or other information that can be directly attributed to that individual. The records will be password protected to help prevent unauthorized access to the files. The only personnel who will have access to these records will be Living In Place Institute are authorized agents.

What if the Living In Place Institute postpones or cancels a course or seminar? ››
Once a Seminar or Activity has been postponed or canceled by the Living In Place Institute (LIPI), all attendees will need to be notified as soon as possible.  Using information that was gathered in the course or Activity registration process, a member of Living In Place Institute will contact a registered attendee through various means, including by phone, fax, text message, email message and/or postal mail. We will need to get a response from the attendee that they understand that the course has been postponed or canceled. LIPI will either fully credit the attendee for another Seminar or refund their registration fees. If the attendee chooses to have another person take the Seminar or Activity, the registration fee can be transferred at not penalty. If a pre-registration fee is required, the new person will be responsible for the non-refundable fee. . If attendee previously paid for the non-refundable pre-registration fee, there is no refund made.

Are there any guarantees? ››
Guaranteeing Customer Satisfaction The Living In Place Institute is a national leader in high-quality educational products and services for the health care industry. Our programs are guaranteed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of participants. If a registrant has attended one of our Seminars or events, or has purchased an audio product and do not receive the professional or business benefits described in our literature, or have some other professional complaint, they are to let us know in writing within seven days of the Activity or purchase and we will issue a credit to them or anyone in their facility that can be used toward another Seminar or audio program. All returned audio products and materials must be received in original condition before a replacement is issued.

Who keeps course and activity records? ››
All records of a Seminar or Activity will be maintained for a period of at least 7 years. This will include items such as:     Pre-Registration & Registration Materials     Contractual Agreements     Attendance Records     Examination Records     Certification Records     Records may either be stored as physical records or electronically with off-site storage (at a separate physical facility or through cloud-based storage).

What is the Professional Conduct & Requirements of Presenters? ››

To be in compliance with approval organizations, The Living In Place Institute Provider Organization requires the following Professional Conduct & Requirements from its Presenters: Presenter will inform the Living In Place Institute and disclose any proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service, or material discussed during their presentation and the source of any compensation prior to the start of their presentation. Presenter is compliant with copyright laws and has ownership or permission to use all materials used in conjunction with the presentation. Presenter will demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and not discriminate against learners on the basis of gender, age, socioeconomic or ethnic background, sexual orientation, or disability.


What is the Anti-Discrimination Policy? ››
As the Living In Place Institute™, LLC is an education company that helps all individuals address the needs for accessibility and safety in a home environment, we strive to be an inclusive-oriented company, and does not discriminate against any individual. Training Language All the Seminars and Activities, as well as any printed or electronic materials will be presented in English. The Living In Place Institute will take reasonable efforts to make materials in other languages if necessary, based upon economic decisions.

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