Recertification Points

Recertification Points for Education Programs

Certain education programs may be eligible for recertification points. To be eligible, the content must be related to the CPS and CAP examination outline, and must be at least one-hour in length.

To have a chapter or division education program reviewed for possible recertification points, submit the following to the certification department at least two weeks prior to the program:

• Completed Recertification Program Application
• Include on the application:

1.  Biographical information on speaker(s)
2.  Outline of program, topics to be covered, and time frames.

If recertification points are approved for the event, you will receive an original recertification certificate, which may be reproduced and given to each active CPS and/or CAP holder in attendance. There is no charge for recertification approval.

Allow 2-3 weeks for the recertification approval process.

If approval is given, how many recertification points will apply?

One point per contact hour, as shown by the following example:
1 contact hour = 1 recertification point
10 contact hours = 10 recertification points

The following form is in Word fill-in format:

• Fill in form
• Save document to your computer
• E-Mail to certification@iaap-hq.org or fax to 816.891.9118

 Recertification Program Application

Applying for CEU and having the program reviewed for recertification points are two separate processes. (Not all programs approved for CEU are applicable for recertification.) All CEU questions and applications should be directed to the CEU registrar in the education and professional development department.

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Professional certification attests to the competence of those in a given profession. To ensure maintenance of these high standards, periodic reassessment is used to verify that competencies are maintained. For CPS and CAP holders, that reassessment is accomplished through a program of recertification.

CPS and CAP holders must recertify every five years to keep their professional certification status. Points are earned in the categories of Education, Experience, Leadership, and an Elective category. A total of 90 points are required every five years.

The CPS and CAP ratings make a powerful statement of both meeting initial high standards and maintaining those standards through recertification.

All individuals applying for CPS candidacy January 1, 1988, or later are required to recertify. All CAP holders are required to recertify.

Individuals not keeping current through recertification will have their rating marked inactive.

A certificate, valid for five years, and a recertification pin will be issued each time a CPS or CAP holder is recertified.

Detailed information concerning recertification is available in the Recertification Application and/or by contacting the certification department at headquarters.

An Excel spreadsheet is provided in the link below to assist in tracking recertification points as they are earned.

Recertification Spreadsheet

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