Practising Mediator

All PMs must meet one of the following four education and experience descriptions:

1. 1. A Law degree or a Master-level degree in one of the following: Psychology, Social Work, Education, Mediation, Conflict Resolution or other related field
   2. Bachelor-level degree,
      plus
      minimum 200-hour Conflict Resolution Training (including successful assessment)
   3. Minimum 200-hour Conflict Resolution Training (including successful assessment)
      plus
      10 hours of mediation experience
   4. Bachelor-level degree (in related fields as outlined in point 1)
      plus
      10 hours of mediation experience

In addition to, or as part of, the above qualifications, all Practicing Mediators must have completed generic conflict resolutions courses, totalling a minimum of 35 hours, which have covered all of the following areas:

• • Conflict Resolution
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Interest-based Mediation
  • Mediation Skills

(Please note that AFMS puts on a 35 hour Basic Mediation course but courses from many other institutions are suitable.  The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) course "Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts" is NOT a Basic Mediation course but is instead considered "Specialized Training" often used for the Registered Family Mediator (RFM) membership qualifications.  All levels of mediator members with AFMS require a Basic Mediation course.)

PMs must submit evidence of applicable malpractice insurance coverage.

PMs must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education in mediation related topic areas every two years.