Your Guide to Continuing Education Credits in Pennsylvania
WELCOME
We are pleased that you have chosen the Prevention Learning Portal for your professional development needs!
Your success is important to us, and we are dedicated to providing you with on-demand, high-quality learning opportunities paired with the continuing education credits you need to maintain active certification or licensure.
Our eCourses may also help you meet general training requirements.
We hope you find this guide a useful tool for navigating credentialing and securing your earned credits or Certificates of Completion.
Click here to download the Credentialing Guide that includes the information featured on this page.
CREDITS OFFERED
We are proud to partner with various credentialing bodies in Pennsylvania to offer you continuing education credits for qualifying courses.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers’ Pennsylvania Chapter has partnered with Penn State EPIS to offer CEUs for licensed clinical staff seeking credits for their LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or LSW.
Act 48 for Educators
Act 48 credits are provided through Penn State as a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) non-credit-approved provider. Please note educators cannot start acquiring Act 48 hours until after certification begins per PDE.
Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB)
The PCB is dedicated to public protection by establishing and monitoring certification standards and examination development for professionals in the behavioral, physical, and community health fields in addition to providing management and consultation services.
The PCB no longer reviews or approves education/training in order to offer credits. Instead, PCB-certified professionals can take relevant trainings from any source they choose and use them toward re-certification.
To view the courses that qualify for continuing education credits for social workers and/or educators, please visit our eLearning page.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
There may be times when you only need to receive and submit a Certificate of Completion as proof of training completed for re-certification. We’ ve got you covered!
If you don’ t see your credentials listed above, consider submitting your Certificate of Completion to your employer or Certification Board for credit. Additional information may be required, such as the course description and learning objectives, which are available on the Prevention Learning Portal.
SECURING YOUR CREDITS
1. Update Your Profile
The Portal allows each user to create a profile page. Please ensure that all information is entered and your desired credits are indicated.
2. Complete the Course
If you seek specific credits, please confirm that the course(s) you are taking qualify for those credits. Complete all course requirements, including any additional reading or other activities.
3. Complete the Evaluation
After course completion you will be prompted to fill out and submit an evaluation. In some cases, depending on which credits you seek, you may be directed to an external site for an additional evaluation.
4. Follow the Directions
Each accrediting body has its own requirements and steps for obtaining credits. Some may require payment. Follow the directions listed on the website.
5. Wait Period
Credits are not issued instantly; you may experience up to a 45-day delay in credits being issued. During this time period, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at the email address provided below.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Since we have partnered with various credentialing groups, credits may not be issued instantly and in most cases, there will be about a 45-day processing period.
Should you have questions in the meantime, please don’ t hesitate to reach out to us at the email address provided below.