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Requirements Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) Chartered Mediator (C.Med) Chartered Mediator-Arbitrator (C.Med-Arb) 
Education

40 hours mediation training 10   approved by ADRIA or ADRIC

AND

40 hours specialized training 11 in dispute resolution or related field

(Note: Completion of both ADRIA’s Communications in ADR course and the National Introductory Mediation course fulfill the educational requirements for the Q.Med designation.)

 

80 hours of mediation theory and skills training from a program approved by the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) or acceptable to ADRIA Designations Committee

AND

100 hours of training in dispute resolution or related field1 

Completion of the education requirments of the C.Med and C.Arb Designations and currently hold both designations.

AND

Completion of 16 hours of the ADRIC Med-Arb training course (or an ADRIC Accredited Med-Arb course). (Must provide completion certificate of the course). 17