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Q: Where can I find a complete list of all the Continuing Education Program’s (CEP) upcoming professional education activities?
A: All information regarding the Continuing Education Program’s (CEP) upcoming education activities is listed on the Continuing Education Program Web site.
Q: I am a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Which Continuing Education Program (CEP) activities will count toward my recertification?
A: It is the sole responsibility of each prospective registrant to ensure that CEP activities will apply toward their CDE recertification by directly contacting the appropriate licensing agency/organization.
Q: How can I request a duplicate certificate of completion from a professional education activity that I attended in the past?
A: Simply submit a duplicate certificate request to the Continuing Education Program via email at cep@uhs-sa.com, or by fax at (210) 358-7051. Please, be certain to include your contact information, name, title, date/location of the activity, and number of hours awarded.
Q: Where can I find accreditation information for the Continuing Education Program’s (CEP) professional education activities?
A: Accreditation information is listed clearly on the event brochure for all professional education activities offered through the Continuing Education Program (CEP). You may find an electronic copy of the event brochure on the Continuing Education Program (CEP) Web site.
Any additional questions regarding accreditation may be directed to the Continuing Education Program at (210) 358-7398 or via email at cep@uhs-sa.com
Q: As a physician assistant/nurse practitioner, I need continuing medical education (CME) credits to maintain my license. If I attend a Continuing Education Program (CEP) professional education activity, will I be eligible to receive a physician certificate of completion?
A: All certificates of completion issued by the Continuing Education Program (CEP) include a statement regarding continuing medical education (CME) accreditation information. This statement is usually sufficient to satisfy licensing requirements for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Q: Will Continuing Education Program (CEP) professional education activities apply toward my recertification or license renewal requirements?
A: It is the sole responsibility of each prospective registrant to ensure that Continuing Education Program (CEP) activities are applicable to their recertification and license renewal requirements by directly contacting the appropriate accrediting agency.
Q: I am a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Will I receive credit for attending a professional education activity that has been approved for registered nurse (RN) nursing contact hours?
A: Licensed vocational nurses (LVN) will be eligible to receive the same amount of contact hours as registered nurses (RN). However, it is the sole responsibility of each prospective registrant to ensure that contact hours provided at Continuing Education Program (CEP) activities will be applicable to their respective accrediting agency.
Q: I am interested in becoming certified as a diabetes educator. Where can I find information regarding the certification exam for Diabetes Educators?
A: You may find information regarding the certification exam for Diabetes Educators on the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Web site.
Q: Where can I find testing site for the certification exam for Diabetes Educators?
A: You may find information regarding test locations on the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators Web site.
Q: My organization would like to participate in an upcoming Continuing Education Program (CEP) professional education activity as an exhibitor. How do prospective exhibitors contact the Continuing Education Program?
A: Prospective exhibitors may reach the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program at (210) 358-7398, or via email at cep@uhs-sa.com.
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