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Continuing Education : Overview The current CEU period runs from 1/01/07 through 12/31/09. In addition to your annual dues, you must acquire 42 CEUs (approved by ABVE) during this period.
Continuing Education Opportunities The ABVE Board of Directors is happy to announce that you now can get pre-approved Continuing Education Units through AAACEUS. To purchase ABVE pre-approved courses and to get a 5% discout on any courses purchased through the ABVE website, please click this link: ABVE pre-approved CEU's *ABVE policy states that the maxium CEU's approved per home study course is 14 and that a total of 28 of the 42 CEUs required in a three year CEU period can come from home study courses. CEU Requirement In addition to the annual fee, proof of continuing education advancement is required. Currently the continuing education requirement is 42 credits during the three-year cycle to maintain certification. The current three year cycle runs from 01/01/07 through 12/31/09. A . The Approval of CEU Credits Will Reflect The Sixteen Core Forensic Competencies as Listed Below and Found on the ABVE Certification Examination:
B. Global Policy Statements Regarding Continuing Education Units 1. ABVE requires that all certified members (Diplomate & Fellow Status) submit 42- CEU’s that have been approved by the ABVE CEU Certification Committee. 2. The required 42-CEU’s can be submitted at any time during the 3-year certificated membership cycle and must be submitted at least 45 days before the end of the membership cycle. 3. CEU’s can be obtained from the two ABVE conferences per year, from other professionally sponsored conferences, seminars or classes that have been “pre-approved” by ABVE through the approved group approval process (see the ABVE Website under the CEU tab for this process) 4. Individual ABVE Certificated members can also use an approved Alternative CEU process. The application structure for this process is also located on the ABVE Website under the CEU tab. All applicants seeking approval of Alternative CEU’s must submit the appropriate application, signed and dated by the applicant, pay the required fee and submit the following minimum supporting documents at the time of the application:
5. Home Study Courses ABVE will approve no more than 28 Home Study CEU’s during any one 3-year membership renewal cycle. Other applicable policies related to Home Study Courses include:
6. College and University Level Courses:
7. Return of Submitted Materials - No materials submitted to support one’s CEU application with be returned to the applicant. All materials should therefore be copied before application submission to ABVE C. Carry Over CEU Credits: 1. There shall be no “carry-over” CEU credits past the 3-year membership renewal cycles. 2. While CEU’s may be submitted to the ABVE CEU Committee at anytime during the 3-year membership renewal cycle, at the conclusion of that 3-year cycle, all CEU’s will be eradicated from the member’s CEU file, and a new cycle begun. For a copy of the form for alternative, home study or college course approval processes click here ABVE's Continuing Education Committee will evaluate these applications and provide approval or denial of the request. This process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks due to the number of applications received. The ABVE Board of Directors has approved other sources of CEU credit. Please contact the ABVE Management office for a list of these CEU possibilities. Purpose The purpose of the re-certification process for ABVE Diplomates and Fellows, is to promote professional growth through continuing education. The evolution of forensic skills related to the analysis of earning capacity, labor market trends, knowledge and application of research techniques, the use of cognitive and vocational interest assessments, and the implication of medical conditions on functional capacities are activities expected of the certified vocational expert. Re-Certification Cycle The re-certification cycle is a three-year cycle. Currently, the period is January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009. If you don't have 42 hours on file with ABVE at the end of the cycle you will lose your ABVE Certification. Annual Renewal Fee Renewal fees are payable annually to maintain ABVE certification. Due to the recent change from a fiscal year to a calendar year the annual renewal fee is due and payable each year by December 31st. Revocation Of Certification Failure to annually renew your certification by payment of the annual renewal fee or failure to submit evidence of 42 contact hours of acceptable continuing education ( or an approved alternative option) by the end of the recertification cycle will result in the revocation of your ABVE membership and certification designation.
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