The information provided in this page is intended to help continuing education sponsors prepare the information required to apply for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for educational events prepared for Pest Management Professionals.
How does a pesticide class sponsor apply for CEU accreditation?
- At least 30 days prior to the event, sponsors must submit completed applications. Incomplete applications will result in processing delays. Applications for events that already occurred are not eligible for credits.
- Gather key information for the application, including:
- Event logistical information including date, time, location, and registration information
- Event type, instructional time requirement, and session.
The minimum qualifying pesticide topic instructional time requirement (OAR 603-057-0150(2)) for each event type are defined in the bullet points below. Make sure to group the training or presentation into sessions to satisfy the time requirement.
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In-person: 100 minutes
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Live webinar: 50 minutes
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On-demand: 50 minutes
New on-demand sponsors should contact our team for additional information.
Please consult terms and definitions for clarity on terminologies used.
Please consult distance learning instruction for requirements on online, computer-based, and live webinar courses.
- Event Agenda saved as PDF format. Until credits have been assigned by Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to your event, please describe credits as ‘anticipated’ in advertisements, flyers, etc.
- Details for each presentation including:
Presentation Title
Key talking points
Breakdown of presentation content into time spent (in minutes) on pesticide topic categories (Table 1). Generally, qualifying topic criteria are topics pertaining to Integrated Pest Management, pesticides, and professional development that help pesticide applicator license holders develop as Pest Management Professionals.
Qualifying pesticide topic categories
- Understanding Label Terms, Requirements, and/or Structure
- Pesticide Label Changes
- Calibration (Math and/or Equipment)
- Pesticide Efficacy (registered uses only)
- Timing of Application
- Principles of Integrated Pest Management
- Pest Biology/ Life Cycle of Pests or Pathogens
- Pest Resistance Prevention
- Personal Safety or Personal Protective Equipment
- Methods to Minimize Pesticide Drift and/or Off-Target Movement
- Pesticide Risk and/or Hazards
- Pollinator Protection
- Enhancing Pollinator Health and Habitat
- Pesticides and Water Quality
- Endangered Species
- Pesticide Registration
- Disposal of Pesticides and/or Pesticide Containers
- Pesticide Storage
- Record Keeping Requirements
- Pesticide Transportation
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
- School Integrated Pest Management
- Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
- Pesticide Applicator Certification/Licensing
Please reference
Core Credit Topics to identify which topics qualify for core credits and for the definition of Integrated Pest Management.
NOTE: Pesticides and pesticide uses not registered in Oregon or laws and regulations specific to another state does not qualify for Oregon continuing education credits.
Speaker information including name and email.
Speakers who provide technical information or advice about Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) at a continuing education event or training in Oregon must provide any of the following pesticide applicator license:
- Oregon Pesticide Consultant license; or
- Oregon Commercial/Noncommercial/Public Applicator license (only within license categories); or
- An equivalent* pesticide applicator license in another state.
NOTE: An out-of-state license considered equivalent for the purposes of speaking at a continuing education event is not necessarily equivalent for the purpose of obtaining a reciprocal license in Oregon.
Information on whether a pesticide product is registered in Oregon or a pesticide product is classified as RUP can be checked online at:
Oregon Registered Product Database
Oregon Registered Restricted Use Pesticides
- Submit the gathered information to ODA’s web submission portal
MySponsor Online Submissions
Guidance: How to Get Started in MySponsor
Looking for the pdf submission forms? Contact ODA to request a copy.
How will I know if my application needs additional information?
If additional information is needed for credit valuation, then ODA will reach out to sponsors. Please note that we evaluate the credit of the proposed continuing education events on a first come first served basis, so please plan accordingly especially during the busiest times in fall and winter seasons. To avoid delays please provide complete details in your application and ample time by submitting at least 30 days before hosting your event. For sponsors who recently held an event, please make sure to submit any outstanding attendance documents prior to submitting a new event.
How do I find out if my continuing education event is approved for credits?
ODA will reach out to the sponsor with the credit summary, the corresponding attendance forms, and details of expectations from sponsors. If the proposed event is open to the public, then it will be posted in our database accessible online at:
Accredited CEUs
NOTE: Please check with ODA if you have not received the approval email for your event within a few days before your event. One of the common reasons this occurs is because of firewall. Ask your Information Technology personnel to include emails coming from @oda.oregon.gov in the trusted list.
How should I prepare for my accredited continuing education event?
Review the requirements for sponsors of Pesticide Continuing Education Events to become familiar with the sponsor’s responsibilities for hosting a continuing education event.
Resources
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Core Credit Topics
This document describes the topics that qualify for core credits. -
Distance Recertification Course Guide
This guide describes additional requirements for online, computer-based, and live broadcast courses. -
Letter to sponsors
This letter updates sponsors on where they can submit their recertification course and attendance record (sign-up sheet) forms. These two forms should now be submitted to two email addresses.
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How to get started with MySponsor
A step-by-step process to help users.
This document outlines sponsor responsibilities, how to document and submit attendance, making changes to an accredited event, and what to expect during an event audit.