Such activities are laudable and recognized as beneficial for the individual as well as the professions. They are not, however, considered consistent with the goals of professional development in, or advancement of, the mental health professional.

Granting CEC and Accepting CEC are two different processes. Activities that are not approved for CECs through this program may still be accepted as part of an OAMHP certified member’s certification renewal. Deciding on activities acceptable for certification falls within the responsibility of Certification committee.

When approval is granted for a one-time CE event or activity, the approval applies to that activity only, and does not apply to other or subsequent CE activities that may be offered by the same individual, group, or organization. The approval period lasts for 1 year from the time approval is granted. The CE activity may be run multiple times within that year provided the activity does not change in any fundamental way.

The OAMHP reserves the right to request additional information from an applicant to fully confirm that all criteria have been met.

Approval does not extend to any other CE activity the provider might offer. In granting its approval, the OAMHP assumes no legal or financial obligations to providers or to those individuals who might participate in a provider’s CE activities or programs. Further, responsibility for the content, provision, and delivery of any CE event or activity approved by the OAMHP remains that of the CE activity provider.

When describing the CE activity in advertising or promotional materials, please state:

It is the responsibility of the CE activity provider to provide, monitor, and document CECs. CEC certificates are the responsibility of the provider who must provide documentation of completion of CECs to their activity participants.