Announcements
Welcome to the Iowa instance of EASy!!! OPEN to new applications!!!
Thank you for your interest in Endorsement in Iowa!!! Please contact Carol Young, our endorsement coordinator at iaiecmhcoordinator@gmail.com with all questions about applying for endorsement.
Abbreviations: IFA/Infant Family Associate; IFS/Infant Family Specialist; IMHS/Infant Mental Health Specialist; IMHM/Infant Mental Health Mentor
ENDORSEMENT EXAMS - ALL endorsement exams are proctored and held at the Des Moines Area Community College Testing Center (DMACC) located at DMACC Southridge Test Center Rm 3, 1111 E Army Post Road Ste 2004, Des Moines IA 50315. Applicants are responsible for the DMACC testing fee.
UPCOMING SUBMISSION DEADLINES and EXAM DATES for current applications:
Please note you may submit your completed application PRIOR to the deadlines noted below however review of your application will be completed after the submission deadline.
JANUARY 29, 2021: Endorsement Application submission deadline for IFA and IFS only.
MARCH 26, 2021: Endorsement Application submission deadline for all categories (IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM)
IMHM and IMHS applicants will be notified approximately two weeks prior if they are approved to sit for the exam and are encouraged to begin preparing for the exam while their application is being approved.
*MAY 27, 2021: Infant Mental Health Specialist and Infant Mental Health Mentor EXAM. Please note this is a tentative date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants who are approved to sit for the exam may be offered an opportunity to take the exam virtually if an in-person exam is not feasible or recommended or may defer their exam until the next scheduled date. PLEASE contact Carol Young at iaiecmhcoordinator@gmail.com to schedule a virtual exam date/time.
Applicants will be notified approximately two weeks prior if they are approved to sit for the exam and are encouraged to begin preparing for the exam while their application is being approved.
JUNE 18, 2021: Endorsement Application submission deadline for IFA and IFS only
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021: Endorsement Application submission deadline for ALL categories (IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM)
Applicants will be notified approximately two weeks prior if they are approved to sit for the exam and are encouraged to begin preparing for the exam while their application is being approved.
*NOVEMBER 12, 2021: Infant Mental Health Specialist and Infant Mental Health Mentor EXAM. Please note this is a tentative date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants who are approved to sit for the exam may be offered an opportunity to take the exam virtually if an in-person exam is not feasible or recommended or may defer their exam until the next scheduled date. PLEASE contact Carol Young at iaiecmhcoordinator@gmail.com to schedule a virtual exam date/time. Applicants will be notified approximately two weeks prior if they are approved to sit for the exam and are encouraged to begin preparing for the exam while their application is being approved.