Become a Life Affirming Specialist
Heartbeat International and Seminars 2000 have partnered together to develop a professional designation for those working in Life Affirming Ministries. Having the LAS Designation will provide you with credibility when working with clients. Its purpose is to show that you have studied and are aware of the latest research and findings surrounding life affirming information and training.
Seminars 2000 was founded in 1998 as a continuing education provider for Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologist, School Educators, and Caregivers of all disciplines.
Life Affirming Specialist (LAS) has training on up-to-date information surrounding pregnancy, abortion, abortion recovery, client programs, sexual integrity and other related life affirming issues.
You can receive and maintain your Life Affirming Specialists license through the application process, signing the Life Affirming Specialist agreement and fulfilling the on-going continuing education requirements.
There is a $99.00 Designation Renewal each year as a LAS. The LAS Designation Certificate will be mailed to you. Fiscal Year membership will run May 1, 2008–May 1, 2010.
Those eligible must have completed the requirements as stated by Heartbeat International.
Life Affirming Specialist Requirements:
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Person has received HB training: L.O.V.E. Approach, all chapters or attended the New Directors Oasis –OR–If person has not had L.O.V.E. Approach training or attended NDO but can provide proof of training from a ministry that abides by the Commitment of Care the first requirement has been met. |
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Person has two years of consistent experience in a Life Affirming Ministry: PRC, Medical Clinic, Maternity Home, Abortion Recovery, and/or Adoption Agency. |
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Person attended the annual National Heartbeat Conference in 2008 (14 hours minimum) or future qualified Heartbeat International conference or training. 14 conference hours may come from: Seven hours of key notes, seven hours of workshops and/or seven hours of an in-depth day training. Person has received HB training: L.O.V.E. Approach training and all chapters completed or completed New Directors Oasis Training. |
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Must receive a minimum of 14 hours qualified Heartbeat International training every two years to maintain Life Affirming Specialist Designation. |
