CEU/PDU Information:
Learning Partners has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean , VA 22102 . In obtaining this approval, the Learning Partners has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which is widely recognized as a standard of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, Learning Partners is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.
**NBCOT recognizes IACET CEUs for (re)certification of occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistants, APTA recognizes the IACET CEU for verification of continuing education credit, ASHA recognizes the IACET CEU for licensing and certification of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, hearing scientists. |
What is the difference between "approved" and "other providers"? (courtesy of the NBCOT FAQ)
"Some providers continuing education programs are recognized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). IACET recognition ensures a certail level of quality assurance, and NBCOT extends preference to IACET-endorsed programs. Certificants have the option of obtaining all 36 PDUs from IACET-approved providers. AOTA, for example, is recognized by IACET as an "approved provider". Certificants who attend courses or programs from non-IACET providers ("other providers") can still earn up to 18 units from this category." -NBCOT
How do I convert the CEU I recently earned into PDU?
1 CEU = 10 clock hours. If you have completed activities relating to 6, 7, and 10 on the PDU chart, you can convert 1 clock hour into 1 PDU. NBCOT, accessible HERE on pg. 20. -NBCOT |
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For more information regarding licenses and continuing education, visit our links page HERE. |
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU), created by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), is a nationally recognized standard unit of measurement for participation in a continuing education (CE) activity. One CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in an organized CE experience offered by a provider, excluding meals and breaks. The contact hour is defined as one (1) clock hour (60 minutes).
Many organizations offer some form of continuing education credit, but only the IACET CEU is held to the strict, research-based IACET Criteria and Guidelines for Continuing Education and Training. Only IACET Authorized Providers, who undergo a strict evaluation by continuing education peers, can award the IACET CEU. IACET Authorized Providers are required to re-apply and be reauthorized every five (5) years.
Organizations that meet IACET's internationally recognized continuing education and training standards are approved as Authorized Providers. Authorized Providers may award IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Organizations transition to an Authorized Provider only after successful completion of an application and site visit.
American Association of Respiratory Therapy
American Nurses Association
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Child Care Development Associate National Credentialing
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Community Behavioral Health *
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector
National Association of Social Workers
National Charter Schools DPI **
State of New York, Department of Speech Pathology
The American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
The National Board for the Accreditation of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
* IACET CEUs accepted only after review by licensure or training board.
** IACET CEUs accepted for conversion to State Board - CEU
