The one-day Assistants Training (AT) is one of two basic courses which covers the activities, responsibilities, ethics, and tools used by HAI Assistants. In Northern California the AT is available to everyone who has completed HAI Level 3 whether or not they want to become an Assistant. In order to APPLY to be an Assistant one needs to attend and pass both the AT as well as the Active Listening Training (ALT) held on a separate day. (In other regions it may be available after Level 2 or may be combined into one day.)

 

The steps to becoming a HAI Team Member (Assistant)  in Northern California are explained in a file in the Heartbeat group “Norcal – How to  become an Assistant”.  The process starts with two days of training.  The full process to apply is explained in detail in a document found in that group. 
 
Specific directions to the event site and detailed instructions will be sent upon registration.
 

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a one-day workshop, your payment is due in full at the time you register. You may transfer or cancel up to 24 hours before the event begins with no fees. Starting 24 hours before the event is scheduled to begin, your workshop fee is no longer transferable or refundable.

ADA POLICY

If you need an accommodation to attend a HAI event, contact your local HAI Office at least ten (10) days before the event and inform them of the nature of the disability and your needs. In the case of events held in private homes, additional time may be required.  See our ADA Policy for more information.

​Trained Service Animals as defined by the ADA are always welcome. Service Animals, such as Guide Dogs/Seizure Dogs/Hearing Dogs are trained to perform specific tasks and are working animals, not pets. Pets, Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs, specifically, are not Service Animals and are not allowed at HAI events.