PDUs, CAUs & CEUs

CAU

A competency assessment unit (CAU) is awarded for activities completed through "NBCOT®'s Navigator Platform". Those activities include the following: • Mini practice quizzes • Case simulations • OT Knowledge Library • Management Challenge • Certificant Self-Assessments

1 CEU= X contact hours

10

How long is the NBCOT renewal cycle?

3 years

How many units does NBCOT certification require during the renewal cycle?

36 units

CEU

A continuing education unit (CEU) is what other organizations may use to indicate the value of a professional development activity. NBCOT® adheres to the CEU definition defined by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) of 1 CEU = 10 contact hours. (0.1 CEU = 1 PDU)

PDU

A professional development unit (PDU) is the term NBCOT® utilizes with its renewal program.

what are units required for NBCTO certification

Units can be PDUs or a mixture of CAUs and PDUs.

How many CEU's equals 1 PDU?

.1 -1) CEU equates to 10 PDUs. - quick convert CEUs to PDUs by multiplying the CEUs by 10.