Continuing Professional Education Accreditation Information

Nurses: This program is approved for 7.0 contact hours for nurses by Commonwealth Educational Services (CES). As an APA approved provider, CES programs are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Every state Board of Nursing accepts ANCC approved programs except California and Iowa. However, CES is also an approved Continuing Education Provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (Provider Number CEP 15567) which is also accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing. 

Certified Case Managers: This program is approved for 7.0 contact hours for case managers through the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

Disability Management Specialists: This program is approved for 6.5 contact hours through the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission.

Psychologists: Commonwealth Educational Services (CES) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychologists attending this program receive 7.0 CE hours credit. CES maintains responsibility for this program.

Social Workers: This program is approved for 7.0 CE hours for social workers. Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is approved as a provider for Social Work Continuing Education (ACE Provider #1117) by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB, 400 South Ridge Parkway, Ste B, Culpepper, VA 22701) www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: 10/6/09-10/5/12.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Certified Counselors: CES is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer CE credit. (#5596). The program is approved for 7.0 CE hours credit. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. The following state Counseling Boards accept programs offered by NBCC approved providers as part of license renewal: AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, ME, MA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NC, NV, OK, OR, RI, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WV.

*All attendees who attend the entire conference and complete and submit a program evaluation will receive a Certificate of Attendance.