Maintaining Participation

maintaining participation

An essential part of the Intern Development Program (IDP) requires interns to complete experience reports that document their experience in specific training areas and have them certified by their supervisors. Understanding how to document experience is an essential component to successful completion of the IDP.

Six-Month Rule
The Six-Month Rule requires interns to submit their training hours in reporting periods of no longer than six months and within two months of completion of each reporting period. [more]

The electronic Experience Verification Reporting System (e-EVR)
The e-EVR is the tool interns use to submit experience reports to NCARB for the IDP. [more]

Changing Employment
During the course of IDP participation, personal circumstances or external factors can result in new employment opportunities. It is easy to update your information through e-EVR. [more]

Benefits of Keeping Your Record Active
If you keep your Record active throughout the duration of your internship, you can save money when you apply for the NCARB Certificate. [more]

Related Publications

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IDP Guidelines
Updated July 2011! The IDP Guidelines is essential reading for interns, supervisors, and mentors participating in the IDP. The document includes steps to completing the program, reporting procedures, training requirements, and core competencies interns should understand before becoming licensed.

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IDP Supervisor Guidelines
Updated October 2010! The IDP Supervisor Guidelines is an essential reference for supervisors with interns participating in the Intern Development Program (IDP). The document was designed to assist supervisors with their crucial role in their intern’s career.

Download (PDF, 617K)

Related Content

Establish an NCARB Record
Learn how to start an NCARB Record.
[more]


How Much Does IDP Cost?
Associated fees with the IDP.
[more]


Supplementary Education
You can earn up to 1,880 training hours through supplementary education.
[more]


IDP Work Settings
List of approved work settings for the IDP.
[more]


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