Certified Training Provider (CTP) Policy

Payment Form

  • Organizations applying for the first time must complete that application and include the provider fee. All major credit cards are accepted. 
  • Applications submitted less than sixty (60) days prior to the start date of your event must include the $100 expedited fee. Applications received within 14 days of the program delivery date will not be considered for approval.
  • If approved, the CTP certification will have a yearly maintenance fee.
  • Application Fee is non-refundable
  • The maintenance fee is non-refundable.


Application Form

  • Application Form must be completed and electronically signed.
  • The presenter must meet all of the CTP requirements, including education and experience. 
  • Please be sure to list presenter’s degree AND any credentials held. 


Program Information Form

  • Programs that have LPCA CE approval will be expedited. 
  • Programs that do not have LPCA approval but have an NBCC / ACEP number will require additional materials to verify the program includes all elements to meet the curriculum.
  • There is no limit on the number of times the Program is presented. 


Agenda

  • The agenda must consist of a detailed outline.
  • The agenda must show how the required curriculum is allocating over the course of the program. 


Learning Objectives

  • Programs must have a minimum of 3 learning objectives for each section of the curriculum. 


Promotional Materials: brochures, flyers, conference packages, website, and/or email.

  • Promotional materials may not use language that indicates your program is “pending approval” or “under review.” You may indicate a program is approved by CCALP once you receive an official approval notice from CCALP. 
  • Providers may not indicate that your organization/ business is approved for CE approval by CCALP as we do not offer blanket CE approvals to providers, organizations, and / or business.


Presenter(s) Name, Qualifications, Credentials and Bio/Resume  

  • Programs with 4 or less presenters should upload an individual resume for each presenter. Do not combine resumes into a single document.
  • The upload / file name of each resume, should have the first and last name of the presenter. 
  • If a program has 5 or more presenters, you must use our Multiple Presenter Form in lieu of resumes.
  • The presenter MUST have qualifications that are relevant to the program/subject matter being presented. 
  • The length of time the Trainer/Presenter has been presenting continuing education (at least 5 years is preferred).
  • The Provider agrees to verify the Presenter(s) qualifications, including: education, degrees, experience, training, and credentials.  


CE Certificate to each attendee must be provided

  • Refer to CCALP’s Sample CE Certificate to ensure that your certificate contains all the required elements. (Attendee Full Name, Training/Workshop Name, Training Dates, Delivery Format, Type & Number of CE hours, Objectives, etc.)
  • Contact information for the ‘Host’ of the event. (Name, Address, Phone, Website)
  • CE Certificates must clearly indicate who has approved the program for CEs.


Participant Evaluation

  • The participant evaluation must include at least one question that measures the stated learning objectives and one question to evaluate your program. 
  • A Likert rating scale is preferred for the development of evaluation questions. 


Use of Cameras During Live Online Training

  • For all live, interactive online workshops, presenters are required to have their cameras on for the full duration of the training session.
  • Presenters must also ensure that all attendees keep their cameras on throughout the webinar to maintain engagement, verify participation, and uphold the interactive nature of the program.


Program content (i.e., PowerPoint, presentations, videos, written content (articles).

  • For programs with written materials 1 CEU = 10,000 words (not including references, graphics, headers, and sub headers). 
  • The reference list/citations must be within the last 10 years. CCALP reserves the right to evaluate whether a lower word count can suffice.


Post-test

  • Post tests must contain a minimum of 50 multiple-choice questions.  
  • Additional TRUE/ FALSE may be added above the required minimum of 50 questions.  
  • Providers are responsible for developing a policy that covers the number of attempts permitted and also re-testing. 
  • This should be communicated to all participants in advance of the training.
  • Each question must contain 4 answer choices (A.B.C.D.), with only 1 correct answer. No more than 10% of the total number of post-test questions can contain a true/false, none of the above/all the above/most of the above answer. The correct answers must be highlighted on your post-test to indicate correct answers. 
  • Participant must pass the post-test with a passing score of 85% or higher.


3-year Audit 

  • A random audit may be initiated during the CTP re-application process.
  • The audit may include review of material, evaluations, and possible contact with attendees via survey.
  • The goal is to assist in communications on delivery of information and support of attendees.


Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)

  • CTP certification will have a yearly maintenance fee. 
  • AMF is due annually on the anniversary date of the application’s approval date. 
  • Provider must pay and remain current on the required annual maintenance fee for the length of the approval period.
  • Maintenance fees are non-refundable.


Click here to read the CTP FAQs.

 

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