Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
What are Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are measurements of training or other experiences that create a consistent record of the amount and/or time of training received.
What do I need CEUs for?
They are required for recertification/to maintain most NAHRO certifications, to ensure you are up to date in your area of certification. They also can be used as a substitute for some elective seminars required for certification. They are also useful to document your professional development to your supervisors, prospective employers and yourself.
How many CEUs are required for recertification?
A minimum of .65 CEUs every three years, although some certifications require additional CEUs. Please visit www.nahro.org/certification for more information.
How many CEUs do I earn for a training seminar?
Generally 0.1 CEU per hour of training, although it varies by type of training.
Some examples:
One day live seminar: 0.65 CEUs
Two day live seminar: 1.3 CEUs
One half day e-Learning online seminar: 0.25 CEUs
90 Minute Concurrent Session at a conference: 0.075 CEUs
How do I verify and document the CEUs I have earned?
When you complete a NAHRO live seminar or e-Learning online, you will sign in every day or participate in a “roll call” and receive a certificate of completion. To receive documentation of attendance at concurrent sessions at conferences, you must have your name badge scanned when you enter and leave the session. You can then apply for a transcript of your conference sessions attended and CEUs earned online at www.nahro.org/ceus. Applying for a transcript adds the CEUs you qualified for to your NAHRO Official Transcript records.
Why is there an administrative fee to have the CEUs I qualified for at a conference added to my NAHRO Official Transcript, but not a live seminar or e-Learning?
The administrative cost is included in the tuition for live seminars and e-Learnings. No additional fees were added to the conference registration fee when adding the ability to qualify for CEUs, so the additional cost is reflected in the $50 administrative fee.
Do I need to apply after each conference to have the CEUs I qualified for added to my NAHRO Official Transcript?-UPDATED
No. The $50 administrative fee is charged for each time you request a transcript. You can wait until applying for certification or recertification to apply for your official conference transcript which can include multiple conferences.
