For approved practitioners participating in structured education, continuing education, protocol updates, exams, case studies, active standing, and advancement through the Shoemaker University™ practitioner pathway.
Access to all practitioner courses, case studies, protocol updates, research reviews, advancement exams, and directory eligibility.
Continuing Shoemaker Education™ Credits — approximately 2 hours per week of structured education to maintain active standing.
Student → Intern → Resident → Practitioner → Fellow → Master Practitioner. Time creates eligibility; education and examination determine advancement.
PRACTITIONER PATHWAY
Time alone does not guarantee advancement. Advancement requires education, examination, active standing, and compliance with Shoemaker University standards.
A foundational learner beginning structured education in CIRS, the Shoemaker Protocol, terminology, environmental contributors, and the clinical framework.
A practitioner-in-training who has completed early foundational coursework and is developing structured understanding through guided education, case studies, and competency checks.
A developing practitioner building deeper protocol fluency through continuing education, current research updates, case-based learning, and examination.
A recognized Shoemaker University practitioner who has demonstrated sustained education, protocol competency, active standing, and compliance with professional standards.
An advanced practitioner recognized for sustained commitment to CIRS education, protocol updates, case-based reasoning, and professional development.
The highest Shoemaker University practitioner distinction. Master Practitioner status recognizes achievement, but continued badge use requires ongoing active standing.
ACTIVE STANDING SYSTEM
A practitioner remains in active standing by meeting all of the following requirements continuously.
PRACTITIONER CURRICULUM
MEMBER DASHBOARD
Notice: Shoemaker University™ Practitioner Development Educational Program provides structured continuing education for practitioners. Advancement is not automatic and requires completion of education, examination, active standing, and compliance with all standards. Badge use is reserved exclusively for practitioners in active standing.