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.