CEU's, PDUs, CAUs, NBCOT requirements

How many units do you need during the 3 year renewal cycle to renew your certification?

36 units which can be a mixture of CAUs and PDUs or PDUs.

how many extra units can be carried over into the next renewal period?

6

6 CEUs is equivalent to how many PDUs?

60 PDUs or contact hours

PDU (professional development unit)

60 minutes or 1 contact hour of participation in a professional development activity.

True or false: All CE requirements are the same.

FALSE: each state has unique CE requirements.

CAU (competency assessment unit)

awarded for activities completed through NBCOTs navigator platform, mini quizzes, case simulations, etc.

CEU vs PDU

.1 CEU = 1 PDU 1 CEU = 10 contact hours 36 CEUs = 360 contact hours or PDUs Contact hours and PDUs are the same

How many CEUs are awarded for 10 contact hours?

1 CEU

CEU (continuing education unit)

1 CEU = 10 contact hours

When does the renewal season occur?

Between January and March annually.

How is the OT license governed?

By each states regulatory board.