Continuing Education

Continuing education units (CEUs) allow HACP professionals to maintain their certification by staying current with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. CEUs may be earned through a variety of educational activities, including CIHQ’s complimentary continuing education program for HACP professionals.

The content of the CE must address areas consistent with accreditation standards and/or CMS Conditions of Participation.

CE can be obtained in the following ways:

• Attendance at seminars, educational programs, or other formal instruction
• Web‑based self‑study courses or learning modules
• Participation in CIHQ’s complimentary continuing education program for HACP professionals

The HACP Continuing Education Program

HACP professionals are able to access self-study modules - free of charge – directly from the HACP website. The modules address accreditation and regulatory requirements. Each module contains:

• Directions for completing the module and receiving CE credit
• A PowerPoint presentation
• An MP3 audio instruction file
• An online post-test

New modules are added to the website on a regular basis. The modules are reviewed annually and revised as necessary to ensure that the information remains current and appropriate. Each module offers 1 to 1.5 CEUs. You are able to obtain the CE necessary to maintain your certification in this manner.