The training comprises seven weekends (Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) offered over the course of seven months from October to April.

Sessions in the 2007-2008 training program—

The fee is $225 per weekend. Participants contract for the full year, and the fee is paid in three installments of $525 each, due on the training weekends of October, January, and March. Books are about $60 for the year.

After acceptance into the program, a nonrefundable deposit of $100 will be required to reserve a place (this is then subtracted from the first fee installment).

Upon completion of the professional training program, participants are eligible to apply for continued training as well.