Commonwealth Seminars & Home Study (800) 376-3345
Live Seminar CE Credit Information
| Commonwealth Educational Seminars is accredited by many professional organizations to offer Continuing Education credit. Many states enact licensing requirements for continuing education that override the rules of even a national accreditation organization. So, please check with your state Licensing Board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations, especially in regards to online CE. Some states have restrictions on the number of hours you may take online. As state boards meet frequently and revise and/or clarify license requirements regularly we always recommend you check with your state board for the most recent information. |
| APA: Psychologists:
Commonwealth
Educational Seminars is approved by the
American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing
education for
psychologists. CES maintains responsibility for these
programs and their
content.
The following state Psychology Boards accept programs offered by APA approved sponsors as part of license renewal: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, mo, mt, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. Please click here for specific continuing education requirements by state. You can also check with your state board to find out if home study/online programs are accepted as part of your continuing education for license renewal, or call Commonwealth Educational Seminars at 1-800-376-3345 for information regarding CE approvals. |
 Social Workers:Commonwealth Educational Seminars, provider #1117 is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B, Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period through October 5, 2012. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. The following states/provinces endorse the ASWB program: Al, AK, Alberta, AZ, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, Manitoba, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NC, ND, NJ, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VIrgin Islands, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WY. In addition, CES is an Approved Continuing Education Provider for California Social Workers (Approval # PCE 4693) and Florida Social Workers (CE Provider #50-9633.) Massachusetts Social Workers: Please note important changes in continuing Education Requirements!! Recent changes in the CE regulations allow 25% of continuing education credit to be earned by programs sponsored by the APA, NBCC, NHA, ANCC & ACCME . However, you may earn 100% of your required CE credit by taking OUR Continuing Education offerings which are approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), which is a recognized entity by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers. For additional information on the specific state requirements for continuing education, please click here. |
 Licensed
Professional Counselors:Commonwealth Educational Seminars is an approved provider (5596) by the National Board For Certified Cpounselors and adheres to NBCC sponsorship guidelines. These programs are acceptable for NBCC continuing education credits. CES maintains responsibility for this program. The following state Counseling Boards will accept programs offered by NBCC approved providers as part of license renewal: AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, ME, MA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NC, NV, OK, OR, RI, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WV. Check with your state board or CES regarding acceptance of NBCC approved programs and whether home study/online courses are accepted as part of your continuing education for license renewal. |
Substance Abuse Counselors:  Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Approved Education Provider Program #174. Continuing education credit is granted for each of these programs. |
Massachusetts Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (I-III):  LADCs receive Continuing Education credit for each of these programs. As A NAADAC and NBCC Approved Sponsor, CES is a Recognized Entity by the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts. Our offerings may be used to satisfy the continuing education requirements for Massachusetts LADCs. |
Nurses: RN & LPN: Massachusetts Registered Nurses including members of Massachusetts Nurses Association, and Licensed Practical Nurses, are awarded continuing education credit for each program. Each offering meets the Continuing Education requirements for nurses as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing - 244 CMR 5.04. |
 Certified Counselors: Commonwealth Educational Seminars is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (5596). We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. Continuing Education credit is granted to NBCC members for each program. |
 Marriage and Family
Therapists:The following Marriage and Family Therapy Boards accept programs offered by NBCC, ASWB or APA approved providers (Of which we are approved): AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WA AND WI. Commonwealth Educational Seminars is an approved provider (5596) and adheres to NBCC sponsorship guidelines. Check with your state board regarding acceptance of NBCC approved programs and whether home study/online courses are accepted as part of you continuing education for license renewal. CES maintains responsibility for these programs. In addition, CES is an approved CE provider for Florida Marriage & Family Therapists (CE Provider # 50-9633) and CES is an approved California Continuing Education Provider for Marriage & Family Therapists (Approval #PCE 4693.) |
Educators: Commonwealth Educational Seminars is a Registered Provider in Massachusetts. Massachusetts educators will receive a certificate for Continuing Education hours. You may receive PDPs from your district by combining these hours with follow-up activities in your district for a total of 10 hours or more. |
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