ASPPA CE Guidelines for Non-ASPPA-Sponsored Self Study Programs

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Attendee (ASPPA Member) Requirements

1. Self study programs must fall within the definition of acceptable subject matter.

Related Links : Attendance Form : CE Reporting Form print page

2. Receive and retain written confirmation of successful completion provided by the sponsor. The confirmation of successful completion should include the items listed below.

• sponsor’s name
• sponsor’s phone number
• name and address of attendee
• date of program
• program (topic) title
• sponsor’s fax number
• score received (pass/fail)
• number of CE hours requested (50 minutes = 1 hour; 15 hour maximum)

3. Retain outline/written material provided for the program for a minimum of four years following the end of the CE cycle.

4. Complete the Continuing Education Program Reporting Form [PDF: 145KB] or use the on-line reporting template provided by ASPPA, listing successful completion of these programs. Do not submit backup material retained in 2 and 3 above unless specifically requested to do so upon audit of your submitted CE form. You must retain these materials for a minimum of four years following the end of the CE cycle.

Sponsor Requirements

1. The organization offering the program must fall within the following definition of an acceptable sponsor for a non-ASPPA self study program:

A. A nationally recognized professional society or other nonprofit association.
B. A college or university.
C. A commercial vendor.
D. A government agency.

2. The subject matter covered at the program must fall within the definition of acceptable subject matter.

3. The computation of CE credit is based on acceptable subject matter on a 50 minutes equals one CE hour basis (maximum of 15 hours allowed per self study program).

4. Prepare and distribute a detailed outline of the program topic(s) to each ASPPA attendee.

5. Provide written confirmation of successful completion to each ASPPA attendee to include:

• sponsor's name
• name and address of attendee
• score received (pass/fail)
• date of program
• program (topic) title
• sponsor phone and fax numbers
• number of CE hours requested (50 minutes = 1 hour; 15 hour maximum)

Note

There is no preapproval for non-ASPPA sponsored self study programs. Rather, we ask that the attendee (ASPPA member) and the sponsor comply with the above guidelines. ASPPA members who have questions about non-ASPPA-sponsored seminars may contact the ASPPA Membership Department.