Recertification Process

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Recertification Policy and Fees

CASP and CASP Fellow Graduates are required to renew their certification every two years. The purpose of recertification is to ensure that all graduates remain current with the latest educational developments and practices in the field. Graduates must complete a "Renewal Application" and submit a record of 22 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) along with the corresponding renewal fee on alternating even/odd-year cycles (ex: a 2004 graduate would recertify on even year cycles i.e. 2006, 2008, etc.).

Graduates may earn CEUs through the following methods:

• Attendance at seminars/conferences*--every 1 hour attended = 1 CEU (no max.)

• Paid professional consulting--4 hours = 1 CEU (max. of 4)

• Attending university courses--1 semester (3 credit hour course) = 6 CEUs (no max.)

• Teaching (non-credit) university courses--every 2 hours teaching = 1 CEU (max. of 11)

• Teaching (for-credit) university courses--1 full semester course = 11 CEUs (no max.)

• Teaching university courses--every 2 hours = 1 CEU (max. of 10)

• Presentations--every 2-hour presentation = 1 CEU (max. of 10)

• CMP mentoring--every 1 person assigned = 1 CEU (max. of 5)

• CMP reviewing--every 1 CMP reviewed = 3 CEUs (no max.)

• Writing an article for a newsletter or magazine = 1 CEU (max. of 5)

• Revising or contributing to the development or creation of at least one chapter in a new publication = 5 CEU (max. of 10)

• Participating in a CCAC review team or in a facility undergoing the CCAC process--1 site = 5 CEUs (no max)

• Self Study Courses--every 1 hour = 1 CEU (max. of 10)

• A member of a National, State, or local board/taskforce--1 year term = 3 CEUs (6 max)

• Developing and presenting a testimony for a legislative hearing = 1 CEU (max 4)

*These training sessions may include AAHSA's Annual Meeting and Spring Conference, any educational offerings through AAHSA's state associations, and training offered through local colleges, universities, and professional organizations.

Continuing Education Unit Tracking

CASP and CASP Fellow Graduates receive a CEU Tracking Form after graduation. During the two-year recertification period, graduates are responsible for listing any activity that is to be applied towards their biennial renewal, and maintaining all supporting documenta­tion with their records. At the end of two years, graduates receive an invitation to become recertified and a Renewal Application from the CLAS office. The CEU Tracking Form is then submitted with the Renewal Application and the corresponding recertification fee.

Documentation

Because graduates eligible for renewal are randomly audited, supporting documentation and copies of the forms should be maintained by the graduate. If selected for an audit, the graduate is required to submit all supporting documentation verifying participation in the programs listed on the CEU Tracking Form. Recertification may be denied if verifi­cation cannot be provided.

Timeline for Recertification 

• Renewal applications and fees must be submitted to the CLAS Office no later than December 31st of the year in which they are due. 

• Late renewals are subject to a late renewal-processing fee.

• Graduates who successfully fulfill the renewal requirements receive a letter of approval within six to eight weeks. They also receive a new CASP/CASP Fellow Diploma with new certification validity dates.

Certification Expiration

If a graduate does not renew certification by the expiration date, he/she is classified as a suspended graduate.  Missed cycles must be made up by submitting 22 CEU’s and the corresponding application fees for each cycle missed (subject to price increases).  If more than 3 consecutive renewal cycles are missed, the graduate will forfeit his/her credential and be classified as inactive.  Any inactive graduate who wishes to regain certification after being decertified must complete the Program again.

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