CEUs, CECHs, or CE Hours
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a means of recognizing and recording satisfactory participation in non-degree programs. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) awards one CEU for every 10 contact hours in a continuing education experience. Actual contact hours are recorded. CEUs are included in your registration fee. (9 contact hours/.9 CEUs)
- UWL CEUs fulfill continuing education requirements for many professionals, agencies and organizations. Professional associations may have specific licensing requirements. Individuals should contact their licensing association before assuming UWL CEUs will fulfill all requirements.
- UW-La Crosse keeps records of individual CEUs for three years of programming. Certificates are emailed within two weeks of the conclusion of each program.
CECHs for CHES or MCHES
Category 1 CECH Non-Credit Recognition for CHES or MCHES-Certified Health Education Specialists:
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), a longstanding Multiple Event Provider (MEP) of continuing education contact hours (CECHs) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 9 total Category 1 continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 9. UWL Graduate & Extended Learning maintains responsibility for the program and its content. UWL Graduate & Extended Learning reports CHES and MCHES CECHs quarterly to NCHEC.
NBCC
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider™ , ACEP No. 6303. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Grievance Process
If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about their experience with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning, they may call or email Amber Miller-Adamany, Professional Education Program Specialist, at 608-785-6528 or amiller-adamany@uwlax.edu. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions, and respond within 30 days.
Program information
Gary D. Gilmore, M.P.H., Ph.D., MCHES: ggilmore@uwlax.edu