Credential 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. 


Organizational Chart “org chart”

  • A diagram that displays a reporting or relationship hierarchy.
  • List of current staff and who is responsible for reporting.


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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