Continuing Education Requirements Flashcards

Under NCRA's continuing education program, how many contact hours equal 1.0 CEU?

Answer: 10 hours

NCRA defines 1.0 CEU as 10 contact hours of approved instruction.

How long is a standard NCRA continuing education cycle for certified CART providers?

Answer: Three years

NCRA certification holders complete CE requirements over a three-year cycle.

How many CEUs must an NCRA-certified CART provider typically earn per cycle to maintain certification?

Answer: 3.0 CEUs

The standard requirement is 3.0 CEUs (30 hours) per three-year cycle.

A CART provider attends a 90-minute approved webinar. How many CEUs does this equal?

Answer: 0.15 CEU

At 10 hours per CEU, 1.5 hours equals 0.15 CEU.

What is the best practice for documenting completed continuing education?

Answer: Keep certificates of completion until well after the cycle closes in case of audit

Retaining certificates allows proof of completion if the credentialing body audits the record.

Which activity is MOST likely to qualify as a CEU-eligible activity for a CART provider?

Answer: Attending an approved seminar on realtime dictionary building

Approved educational sessions related to the profession qualify, while routine paid work does not.

Why do credentialing bodies require CART providers to complete continuing education?

Answer: To ensure providers keep skills, technology knowledge, and ethics current

CE ensures certified providers stay current with technology, best practices, and ethical standards.