Some Frequent Questions:

How often must I renew my certification?

Your certification is valid for five years. The valid-through date is printed on the certificate.

How do I renew my certification?

At the time of renewal, you will need to:

have accrued 80 hours of continuing education, all added to your transcript
send in a copy of your current license
pay a $175 renewal fee
complete the online renewal form

This entire process is easier than ever and fully online through the CE Center!

If I acquire more than 80 clock hours in a five-year period, may I apply the excess of the next renewal cycle?

No, since continuing education is intended to keep certificants current with emerging trends and technologies, it may only fall within your current 5-year cycle.

What is approved continuing education?

Any continuing education activity that certificants wish to use toward the renewal of his or her certification must involve one of the focus areas described in the Renewal Guide and must be above and beyond your normal job duties.

Is there an advantage to submitting my continuing education as I obtain it?

Yes. Submitting your contact hours on your dashboard as you earn it will help you to stay on top of your renewal requirements. Your dashboard will keep you updated on how many contact hours of continuing education you need to complete your renewal.

How will I know if a workshop, seminar, conference, or in-service training session I attend qualifies as pre-approved continuing education?

Many organizations seek approval of their CE activities through CCMC. Such approval is given in advance and you should simply ask the sponsor if the activity you contemplate attending has received prior approval for CE credit from CCMC. When you complete the pre-approved activity, the sponsor will provide you with an attendance verification form that reflects the CCMC approval number.

How do I report pre-approved CE activities to the CCMC?

The CE Center provides an easy, user-friendly way to enter your CE contact hours.

Can I get CE credit for activities that aren’t pre-approved by CCMC?

Yes. Any CE activity that involves a focus area described in the Renewal Guide can be submitted for approval on a post-attendance basis. There is a processing fee of $15 per activity per calendar year, with a cap of $50 per calendar year for submission of activities not pre-approved by CCMC. The fees are automatically calculated for you on the website application along with easy to follow instructions for payment.

Do I need to submit certificates of attendance?

You do not need to send in any CE material unless we request it. However, your transcript may be audited at anytime. You will need to provide all certificates of attendance at that point.

FEES

Renewal through Continuing Education $175
Renewal through Re-Examination $325 (Includes a renewal and exam fee)

Continuing Education
Single program post approval request $ 15
Four or more requests in one calendar year $ 50

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