The roles within the Training Registry are often identified using acronyms. A list of the common acronyms and what they represent has been complied below for your reference. Initially all people will start with a role called basic participant. It is strongly suggested that they use the task Request a Job Category to better represent their position. Current job categories are listed in Job Category table below.
Acronym |
Role |
PDS |
Department of Human Services Policy Staff |
TO |
Training Organization |
TOM |
Training Organization Manager |
TOE |
Training Organization Employee |
PR |
Child Development Home Provider |
PE |
Child Development Home Provider's Assistant, Substitute or Co-Provider |
CD |
Licensed Child Care Center Director |
CE |
Licensed Child Care Center Employee* |
TR |
Trainer |
Job Categories |
Assistant in a Registered Child Development Home |
Child Care Center Assistant Teacher (20 hours or more per week) |
Child Care Center Assistant Teacher (less than 20 hours per week) |
Child Care Center Co-Director |
Child Care Center On-Site Supervisor (20 hours or more per week) |
Child Care Center On-Site Supervisor (less than 20 hours per week) |
Child Care Center Teacher (20 hours or more per week) |
Child Care Center Teacher (less than 20 hours per week) |
Child Care Facility Manager |
Child Care Nurse Consultant (trainer) |
Co-Provider in a Registered Child Development Home |
DHS Child Care Center Licensing Consultant |
DHS Registered Child Development Home Regulatory Staff |
Family Development Specialist |
Instructor/Trainer |
Kitchen Staff |
License-Exempt Center Staff |
Non-Registered Child Care Home Provider |
Office Manager |
Other |
Substitute in a Registered Child Development Home |
Training Organization Employee |
Training Organization Manager |