Continuing Education Credits (CECs) Application Process

Welcome to the NYPSCB’s guide on applying for and receiving credits. 

1. Renewals
   1. You will need to complete and submit your credits at least one month before your certification expires. Coursework can be found on the APS website (www.academyofpeerservices.org). You can apply for one year renewal (10 credits), two year renewal (20 credits) or three year renewal (30 credits). For example, if you renewed from 6/1/2022 – 6/1/2023, all credits must be dated after 6/1/2022.
   2. You can choose courses from the Continuing Ed and/or Electives columns on the APS website.
   3. You CANNOT use and/or retake the 13 core courses and apply them toward renewal.
   4. Outside credits will need to be sent in and approved by the NYPSCB.
      1. Outside credits must be dated after your most recent certification. For example, if you renewed from 6/1/2022 – 6/1/2023, all outside credits must be after 6/1/2022.
      2. If your certification lapsed, all credits must be after your expiration date. For example, if your certification expired on 6/1/2023, the credits must all be dated after 6/1/2023.
2. Upgrades (applies to people who currently have a Provisional certification)
   1. Your current provisional certification cannot be expired.
   2. NYPSCB can only accept credits off of the APS website. Outside credits will not be accepted for upgrades. You are required to get 15 credits from at least five APS electives.
   3. Work verification form filled out in its entirety. Here are examples of items that will hold up your application.
      1. Extra wording:
         1. The form asks for average number of hours worked per week. An average means a whole number. 
            1. 32 is allowable.
            2. Between 32 and 35 hours per week is not allowed.
            3. 1.7 and 3.2, not allowable.
            4. We want one number, a whole number.

1. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR CEC/CREDIT RENEWAL.
   1. Log into the NYPSCB Database and navigate to the CEC/Credit Renewal Application.
   2. Upload your APS transcript or the documents related to outside courses. Ensure all files are legible and contain all necessary information. If you receive an error message saying it can’t be uploaded you may need to shrink the size of the attachment. The upload limit is 100 megabytes.
2. RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW.
   1. Review by Certification Board Staff.
      1. NYPSCB-Approved Continuing Education Credits:
         1. Certification Board staff will review your submission.
            1. If approved, and you meet the credits (10, 20 or 30) threshold of your choice, you will receive an automatic email with a new certificate that contains your new certification expiration date.
            2. If denied, you will receive an automatic email explaining the reason some or all of your credits were denied.
               1. Some reasons for denial include:
                  1. Retaking of the 13 Core Courses;
                  2. Taking Specialty Track modules;
                  3. Example: If you renewed from 6/1/2022 – 6/1/2023, all credits must be after 6/1/2022, your last effective date for renewal. Credits before 5/30/2022 will not be accepted.