Procedures for Obtaining

Continuing Education Credit

Sponsors of a Continuing Education Program

Associations or organizations conducting a continuing education program for its members or staff may apply for prior approval of the program. If the program is approved by the Board all licensees who attend do not need to request individual approval. An officer of the organization should complete the form titled “Application for Prior Approval of Continuing Education Program/Activity.” The licensee must submit to the Board not less than 30 days from the beginning date of the program the original form, a copy of the form, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The organization should keep a copy of the request form for the organization’s files for future reference. The Board will return the copy of the request noting approval or denial of the request. If the organization has not received notice from the Board within three weeks of submission the organization may contact the Board. The Board does not have the authority to retroactively approve continuing education activities and programs. Click on the Forms tab on the Board website, click on Continuing Education Forms, and select “Application for Prior Approval of Continuing Education Program/Activity.”

Click on the Forms tab on the Board website, click on Continuing Education Forms, and select “Application for Prior Approval of Continuing Education Program/Activity.”

Licensees Requesting Prior Approval

Programs sponsored by ASHA, AAA, IHS, MSHA, MAA or the Hearing Society of MD, DC, and DE are automatically approved by the Board. Programs approved by these organizations for continuing education are approved by the Board in most instances. Licensees are strongly encouraged to request prior approval of a program if in doubt concerning the status of a continuing education program.

Licensees must obtain prior approval for continuing education activities and programs if not already approved by the Board. This will allow the Board time to review the licensee’s request and notify the licensee of the results. Licensees that attend programs that are not approved will not receive continuing education credit for those programs. Licensees that attend programs that are approved for a lower number of CEUs than advertised by the provider will only receive credit for the number of CEUs approved for. Prior approval by the Board eliminates confusion regarding the acceptance of a continuing education activity or program. The Board does not have the authority to retroactively approve continuing education activities and programs.

A. Individual Participation

A licensee that plans to attend a continuing education program for which the sponsor has not requested prior approval, the licensee must complete the “Application for Prior Approval of a Continuing Education Program for Individual Participation” form. A licensee that is not sure whether the sponsor has requested prior approval may contact the Board office for this information.

A licensee must complete the “Application for Prior Approval of a Continuing Education Program for Individual Participation” form. The licensee must submit to the Board not less than 30 days from the beginning date of the program the original form, one copy of the form, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The licensee should make a copy of the request for future reference. The Board will return the copy of the request noting approval or denial of the request. The licensee should keep a copy of the request for their files for future reference. If the licensee has not received approval within three weeks, the licensee may call the Board office. If the licensee requests individual approval the licensee is responsible for obtaining a certificate documenting their attendance at the program.

Click on the Forms tab on the Board website, click on Continuing Education Forms, and select “Application for Prior Approval of a Continuing Education Program for Individual Participation.”

B. Individual Projects

A licensee may request approval of continuing education resulting from an individual project. The Board must approve the individual project prior to the start of the individual project. A licensee must complete “Application for Prior Approval of a Continuing Education for Individual Projects” form. The licensee should make a copy of the request for future reference. The licensee must submit to the Board the original form, a copy of the form, and a self-addressed stamped envelope not less than 30 days from the beginning date of the program. The Board will return the copy of the request noting approval or denial of the request. A licensee that has not received approval within three weeks may call the Board office.

Click on the Forms tab on the Board website, click on Continuing Education Forms, and select “Application for Prior Approval of a Continuing Education for Individual Projects.”

Pro Bono Work

Continuing education credit may be earned for pro bono work at the rate of one CEU for every eight hours of Board-approved CEU activity. Not more than three CEU credits may be approved by the Board for each licensee in any single two-year period.

The licensee must provide to the Board a written description of the proposed work not less than 60 days before beginning pro bono work. The description shall include the place where the pro bono work will take place, the type of work to be performed, the number of hours of actual work to be performed for which the licensee desires CEU credit, a description of how the work will enhance the licensee's ongoing education, and a statement guaranteeing that the licensee will not receive any financial gain from the pro bono work provided.

After the pro bono work is completed the licensee shall submit a written statement to the Board from the facility verifying the number of pro bono work hours completed.

CEU credit may not be granted for pro bono work that did not receive prior approval from the Board.


Revised: September 13, 2011

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