| | | GCDF FAQ-RECERTIFICATION |
| | 1. | How many hours of continuing education are required over the five-year certification period?
75 continuing education contact hours within the 12 GCDF competency areas are required during the five-year certification period. A continuing education hour is defined as one clock hour. You may submit up to 15 hours in other areas for CCE review and approval. |
| | 2. | Do you have a listing of pre-approved continuing education providers and courses?
To view the listing of pre-approved continuing education providers and courses, click on the Continuing Education button in the top menu of the GCDF homepage. |
| | 3. | How are continuing education hours calculated?
A contact hour is defined as one hour of actual participation in a continuing education activity, exclusive of breaks, lunch, and so forth. One college credit hour is equal to fifteen contact hours and one CEU is equal to ten contact hours. |
| | 4. | What forms of verification of continuing education hours do you accept?
Hours must be documented on the CCE contact hour verification form or by certificates or letters of attendance, transcripts, or grade reports. Registration forms, workshop flyers or brochures, course descriptions, or payment verification alone are not acceptable proof of attendance. GCDFs must maintain these documents for the five-year period. |
| 5. | I would like to enroll in a continuing education workshop. How will I know if the hours will be accepted?
The following list will assist you in determining if an activity meets CCE continuing education guidelines and can be used for recertification. You should be able to answer yes to the following questions if you wish to use an activity for recertification credit.
- Does the content of the activity fall within a GCDF competency area?
- Is the activity geared toward professionals in the field of career development?
- Does the activity enhance your role as a career development facilitator?
- If it was a teleconference, was there an opportunity to interact with an instructor or facilitator?
- Was the activity completed during the current five-year certification period?
- Does the provider of the training have formal education or credentialing in the content area addressed?
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| 6. | My certification expires next month. I am in the process of completing the final continuing education hours but will not be finished with the course in time. What should I do?
If you would like to recertify but find that you are short the required 75 continuing education hours, return your recertification notice form and fee payment with a letter requesting an extension. Specify the reasons why you were unable to complete the hours, how many hours you currently have completed, and how much time you anticipate needing (up to 12 months). We will respond in writing regarding your request. |
| 7. | My place of employment offers weekly career development related in-service trainings. Can I use these hours towards recertification?
Yes, if the training falls within at least one of the twelve GCDF competency areas it can be used towards recertification. |
