Wake AHEC and Continuing Education Credit

Wake AHEC partners with healthcare organizations throughout our region to plan continuing education events earning a variety of types of CE credit – CEUs, CME, CNE, ACPE, Category A Contact Hours for Psychologists, etc. The education specialists at Wake AHEC would be happy to talk with you about an event you are planning. We can partner with you formally or just share our knowledge about credit processes.  

What types of events earn CE credit?
All accrediting bodies differ in their requirements for credit. Only through a conversation can we determine what types of credit your event could earn. In general continuing education events share these things in common:

	They are formally planned.
	They have specific dates and times.
	They are led by an expert, the instructor.
	They are designed for the scope of practice of specific target audiences.
	The teaching methods can reasonably achieve the behavioral learning objectives.
	And generally events like business meetings, self-help groups, clinical supervision groups, and entertainment programs do not earn credit.

What is the first step in planning a continuing education event with credit?

Call one of the education specialists at Wake AHEC (below) to discuss your project at least 60 days before the event. In the case of CME, ASHA or Pharmacy programs, calling 90 days beforehand is important. In any case, it is best to call before you have begun planning the event. Some types of credit require that a Wake AHEC educator be part of the planning from the very beginning.

What is the process for obtaining continuing education credit?

Call first because some types of credit are not available once you have begun your planning. Some types of credit can be “applied for” from AHEC; others cannot. Next, you may be required to complete a CE application that includes the course description, learning objectives, an agenda, and speaker information as well as other course information. An Education Specialist will provide the forms you will need to complete and can assist you as needed. Once the application has been complete and all forms have been returned to the Education Specialist, the application will be reviewed for approval. The Education Specialist will notify you regarding the status of your application.

What does it cost to work with AHEC?

Fees vary depending on which AHEC services we provide and what types of credit an event earns. AHEC prides itself on providing the highest quality and most affordable continuing education.

Representatives at Wake AHEC are available at (919) 350-8547: