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| Recertification/CE |
| Follow these easy steps to complete the recertification/CE process with NCCT. |
- Create an account or login above with existing account
- Purchase recertification/CE credits
- Select, download & read NCCT CE course(s)
- Complete online CE Test for selected course(s)
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To maintain active professional status, NCCT requires annual recertification.
Recertification is accomplished yearly by completing continuing education (CE) courses and paying a recertification fee.
NCCT requires periodic recertification to ensure that individuals who hold its credentials maintain
their ongoing commitment to professional development in their area(s) of practice and to promote the
ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills. The NCCT recertification process provides certificants the opportunity
to demonstrate the reinforcement and expansion of their knowledge and skills while also providing recognition
to individuals who participate in ongoing professional development.
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To fulfill the CE course requirements, certificants can complete NCCT CE courses, listen to archived NCCT webinars,
complete NCCT specialty courses, or submit documentation of completion of CE courses from other providers.
Outside CE courses are subjected to an approval process. Additional information on outside CE courses follows in this guide.
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NCCT provides continuing education courses to its certificants that are designed to enhance the knowledge,
skills, and abilities identified by job analysis in the disciplines tested. Course topics are selected using input
from subject matter experts, exam committees, reviews of current practice, and suggestions from stakeholders.
Topics can range from technical updates to important workplace issues such as safety, communication, and pertinent laws.
Individual CE courses typically range from one to six clock hours in length, and all require the successful completion
of a test to obtain credit. NCCT utilizes self-instructional courses to assure all our certificants have easy access
to continuing education courses.
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The courses are available in three formats: on a CD, online from this site, and in printed form
(CE books with a preset collection of courses or individual courses).
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Disclaimer: The writers of NCCT continuing education courses attempt to provide factual
information based on literature review and current professional practice. However, NCCT does not
guarantee that the information contained in the countinuing education courses is free from all
errors and omissions.
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| Process |
| The recertification process has three primary steps. |
Step 1: Six months before the anniversary of your certification date, you will receive the
following information from NCCT:
- Letter with Recertification Form
- Guide to the Recertification Process (1st time renewal only)
- Printed CE Materials Order Form
- Wristband/pin order form
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You need to return back to NCCT:
- Completed Recertification Form
- Payment (check/credit card)
- If applicable, completed Printed CE Materials Order Form
- NOTE: The recertification process can be completed online, eliminating the need to return items to NCCT via mail.
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Step 2: Upon NCCT receipt of your response to the 1st mailing, you will receive the CE
products ordered [CD, book(s), or individual printed courses].
NOTE: If you opted to do your CE courses and tests online, you will not receive a mailing.
You will need to return to NCCT before the expiration date stated in the letter:
- Completed CE course answer sheets
- If applicable, completed P.A.C.E.® evaluations
- NOTE: CE tests and P.A.C.E.® evaluations can be completed online, eliminating the need to return items to NCCT via mail.
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Step 3: Upon NCCT receipt and grading of your CE answer sheets and, if applicable,
your completed P.A.C.E.® evaluations, you will receive:
- Letter with permanent ID card (sent when ALL required Clock Hours of CE have been successfully completed)
- Transcript with official P.A.C.E.® documentation, if applicable
- New certificate, if applicable
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| You may opt to receive electronic notification of recertification. |
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| Requirements |
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The number of Clock Hours of continuing education required to maintain your certification depends
on the number of certifications you hold. The clock hour requirements were selected after
researching benchmarks in all disciplines tested by NCCT.
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- 1 certification----14 Clock Hours
- 2 certifications---19 Clock Hours
- 3 certifications---24 Clock Hours
- 4 certifications---29 Clock Hours
- More than 4 certifications? Add 5 Clock Hours for each additional certification.
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- NOTE: The continuing education requirement for Certified Postsecondary Instructor® (CPI) certification is 12 CH.
- Clock Hours (CH) is the actual number of hours an individual participates in a continuing education activity.
For example, a 3.0 CH course should take 3 hours to read the article and complete the test questions.
- If you hold more than one certification, you must meet the 14 CH requirements for one
certification before you complete the additional CH requirements for the other certification(s).
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You must earn a score of 70% or higher to receive credit for a CE course.
If you do not make at least 70%, you may repeat the same course to attempt a passing
score or take another course.
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Recertification must be completed every year. If you lapse for a year, your certification
status becomes non-current. However, you can "catch up" by paying for and successfully completing
the required number of CE Clock Hours that you have not done.
For example, if you have one certification and you have not completed CE for three years,
you will need to pay for and successfully complete 42 CH (14 CH x 3 years) to regain a current
certification status.
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If you remain non-current for five or more years (i.e., you do not complete the required number
of CE Clock Hours), your certification becomes invalid. This means you are no longer certified
and you can no longer use the NCCT credentials after your name. At this time, you must once again
apply, qualify, and pay to retake the certification exam if you wish to become certified again.
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| Certification is valid for a period of five years, from the date of certification indicated on
each candidate’s certificate. The 5-year recertification time period is Board of Testing consensus
that most bodies of knowledge will have changed substantially in that period of time.
In order to continually maintain active status during each 5-year certification period,
MMCI and NCCT certified individuals must participate in the recertification process by accruing 14 clock
hours of continuing education annually through completion of courses provided and/or pre-approved by NCCT.
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NOTE: Maintaining your national certification with NCCT is NOT the same as maintaining a current state
certification (license) if that is required in your state.
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| Pricing |
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Recertification fee pricing is dependent on the number of Clock Hours needed to remain or become
current with your certification. The cost to purchase one (1) Clock Hour is $5.50.
To determine your total renewal cost, multiple the number of CE Clock Hours needed X $5.50.
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The required number of Clock Hours can be purchased in full or in any quantity desired.
Partial payments may be useful if your certification is non-current and you are attempting to
complete your requirements. If you opt for online testing, you can make partial Clock Hour
payments and complete CE courses during your recertification cycle, avoiding the need to do all
at one time. If you opt for paper/pencil testing, you can make partial Clock Hour payments but
you will not receive CE materials and answer sheets until payment is received in full.
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| Selecting NCCT CE Courses |
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There are no required CE courses for a specific certification.
You may select and complete any CE course with some exceptions (see below).
The following guidelines for selecting NCCT CE courses may be used.
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- Select courses that are applicable to your profession as your first choices.
- Select courses that are of interest to you or that will enhance your overall knowledge as second choices, as needed to complete your required number of Clock Hours (CH) for recertification.
- Note that NCCT offers certification for many entry-level professions. Not all CE courses are applicable to everyone.
- Do not repeat a course you have taken before. Credit is not given for a course you have already successfully completed.
- You will only earn credit for the number of CH you have purchased. Select courses where the CH will be equal to or slightly more than your required number when added together.
- We know that not every combination of courses will add up evenly to your required number of CH. As long as your total is at least your required CH, you will receive credit for your required number.
- Excess numbers of completed CH cannot be held over to the next renewal cycle.
- NCCT specialty courses can be completed for CE credit. Each specialty course is equal to five CH. There is an additional charge to purchase the specialty courses.
- Archived NCCT webinars are available for one CH each. To listen to a webinar, download the audio file and handout.
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| Submission and Acceptance of Outside CE Courses |
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NCCT may accept outside CE and/or college coursework for the recertification requirements. Policies and procedures for submitting outside CE coursework follow.
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- Use the Application for Outside CE Approval for Recertification Credit to submit documentation of completion of outside CE courses.
- Submit a copy of the certificate of completion for each CE course. The certificate must include the date, program title, agency accrediting the program
(PACE, AMA, AAPC, etc.), number of CE credit hours earned, and signature of an approved program official.
If you are submitting college coursework, submit a copy of your transcript. Do not send original documents.
- Outside CE courses should be completed in the year in which you are requesting recertification.
For example, a CE course completed in 2008 cannot be used for 2010 recertification.
- Submission of the form and documentation does not mean that the CE coursework is automatically accepted for NCCT recertification credit.
This information will be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding acceptability.
- All communication regarding outside CE approval is conducted via email, if you have an email address.
If your records do not include an email address, you will receive a form advising you about the status of your outside CE course acceptance.
- Please allow at least 10 working days after receipt of your information for NCCT to review outside CE applications/documentation.
- Individuals requesting recertification credit for outside CE courses must still pay the annual NCCT recertification fee.
- Submit the Application for Outside CE Approval for Recertification Credit with the NCCT recertification application and recertification fee.
- Submit all documentation at one time. Do not submit documentation throughout your recertification cycle.
- If the outside CE course CH does not equal your required number of CH, you will need to make up the difference with NCCT CE courses.
- Outside CE documentation and the Application for Outside CE Approval for Recertification Credit can be mailed to NCCT or faxed to 913-498-1243.
Emails with attachments to contactus@ncctinc.com or conted@www.ncctinc.com will NOT be accepted.
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