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The following will be helpful information as you plan your year.
NINE CONTENT AREAS
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Counseling or marriage and family therapy theories
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Social and cultural aspects of professional counseling
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Counseling skills development
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Group dynamics
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Lifestyle or career development counseling
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Appraisal/assessment of individuals or in marital and family therapy
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Research or program evaluation techniques
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Professional ethics and legal issues
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Professional supervision training
WHAT KIND OF HOURS?
20 hours may be supervision/consultation by a state-licensed mental health professional.
10 hours may be “distance learning” including correspondence and television courses,
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10 hours may be claimed for professional publication, 5 hours per publication,
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10 hours may be claimed for designated study group credit,
40 hours may be attended education/training hours, at least 10 hours must be attended education.
HOW CAN I TELL IF THE PRESENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED?
You should be able to answer yes to the following:
1] Does the conference fall easily into one of the program areas?
2] Is the conference designed for graduate-level, mental health professionals?
3] Is the sponsor:
- an accredited academic institution,
- a national or regional professional organization or
- a public or private human service agency
4] Does the presenter have the appropriate training, licensure, professionally recognized experience and are they involved in human services?
All programs approved by NASW, NBCC, OPA and ACA will be accepted if the Content Areas fit.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO SEND IN IF I AM AUDITED?
For workshops or courses: A signed certificate of completion or statement signed by the instructor for non-credit courses.
A transcript if the course is from an accredited institution.
Descriptive material of content, hours, presenter and sponsor.
For supervision: Signed statement by the supervision-provider including license number, supervision type and total hours.
For publication: A copy of the published article.
For studygroups: A copy of attendance sheets, content presented, presenter credentials, & hours up to 10 hours.
COUNTING CE HOURS DUE (depending on date of licensure)
Generally:
- 1st Renewal = no CE required.
- Every even-numbered years = 40 hours.
833 025 0050 Continuing Education and Supervision Requirements
(1) Effective after renewal date April 1, 1998, licensees shall complete 40 clock hours of approved continuing education every two license years, April 1 through April 1, as a condition of renewal on April 1 of even-numbered years, except:
(a) For the first renewal after initial licensure, if first renewal is on an even-numbered year which will require no continuing education hours; or after the second renewal after initial licensure, if second renewal is on an even-numbered year which will require only 20 clock hours completed between licensure and second renewal;
(b) Following Board approval of a petition for waiver or extension of time based on documentation showing that the licensee was prevented from completing the requirements because of serious illness or disability.
(c) Following a contractual agreement with the Board that the licensee will not be practicing counseling or marriage and family therapy for an extended period of time because the licensee is retired; on maternity leave; or voluntarily not working; and that the licensee will not resume practice without a Board-approved plan for participating in 20 clock hours of continuing education or clinical supervision.
(2) Up to 20 hours may be satisfied through receipt of professional supervision by any licensed mental health professional. Supervision hours may be obtained by participation in a supervision group with a designated supervisor who is a state licensed mental health professional.
(3) Up to 10 hours claimed may be obtained through:
(a) Distance learning, such as correspondence courses
(b) For a professional publication, not to exceed 5 hours per publication.
(4) Approved continuing education shall consist of professional education in one or more of the following program areas:
(a) For professional counselors:
(A) Counseling theory;
(B) Human growth and development;
(C) Social and cultural foundations;
(D) The helping relationship;
(E) Group dynamics;
(F) Life style and career development;
(G) Appraisal of individuals;
(H) Research and evaluation;
(I) Professional orientation and ethics; or
(J) Professional supervision training.
(b) For marriage and family therapists:
(A) Theory of marital and family therapy;
(B) Assessment and treatment in marital and family therapy;
(C) Human development and family studies;
(D) Ethics and professional studies;
(E) Research; or
(F) Professional supervision training.
(5) A "clock hour" shall be defined as one hour spent in a program meeting the requirements for continuing education. Clock hours exclude refreshment breaks, receptions and other social gatherings, and meals that do not include an approved program:
(a) Fifteen clock hours shall be granted for one academic semester hour;
(b) Ten clock hours shall be granted for one academic quarter hour;
(c) Ten clock hours shall be granted for one continuing education unit;
(d) The number of clock hours granted for a program offered by an approved provider, as defined in section (6) of this rule, will be determined by the definition of clock hour in this rule.
(6) Approved programs shall include:
(a) Academic courses offered in accredited degree counseling or marriage and family therapy programs; or
(b) Presentations sponsored by departments of accredited educational institutions; national, regional, state, or local professional organizations or associations; public or private human services agencies or organizations; private consultants; or individuals that meet the following approved provider guidelines:
(A) Program is presented by competent individuals as documented by appropriate academic training, professional licensure or certification, or professionally recognized experience. Presenters should have an identifiable involvement with human services;
(B) Program meets the professional needs of the licensee´s intended clientele;
(C) Program has a minimum duration of one clock hour;
(D) Except for non-classroom distance learning, program is offered in a place which is accessible to persons with disabilities;
(E) Distance learning program includes mechanism for evaluation, measurement, or confirmation of exchange of information;
(F) Programs approved by National Association of Social Workers, National Board for Certified Counselors, Oregon Psychological Association, and American Counseling Association.
833 025 0060 Documentation and Submission of Continuing Education
(1) Licensees shall certify to the Board, at the time of annual renewal on even-numbered years, that the continuing education requirements were met by providing a summary list of continuing education courses or professional supervision received.
(2) Licensees shall maintain documentation as proof that the licensee has satisfied the continuing professional education requirements and, if requested by the Board, will make them available for inspection. Documentation shall include proof of actual attendance or completion as well as content, duration, and provider such as:
(a) Transcripts from accredited educational institutions when taken for credit;
(b) Certificates (originals or copies) of completion or signed statements from instructors for non credit or audited courses at accredited educational institutions;
(c) Copies of certificates of completion furnished by the provider for non accredited educational institution programs;
(d) Signed statements of professional supervision by the individual providing the supervision;
(e) Copies of documents detailing description of program, including but not limited to content, dates, instructor, sponsor, and duration.
(3) The Board will conduct an audit of the records of randomly selected licensees to verify actual participation, completion, and compliance with standards for content and providers of approved continuing professional education. Failure to maintain or document actual completion of continuing professional education claimed, failure to make such records available to the Board for inspection, or falsification of reports may result in disciplinary action by the Board.
(4) Failure to document required hours, or certifying programs or supervision not meeting approval requirements, will result in non-renewal or, in the case of discovery after renewal, possible suspension of license.
Guidelines for Continuing Education Requirements in License Renewal
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