Frequently Asked Questions about Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- What are IACET CEUs?
- Are Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered for completing the training?
- What requirements do I need to complete to receive CEUs?
- What kinds of training evaluations will I be asked to complete?
- When will I get my CEU certificate?
- Who has access to my training records?
- What do I do if I lose my CEU certificate?
What are IACET CEUs?
The International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is internationally recognized for developing and maintaining continuing education and training standards.
The Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) is an Authorized Provider of IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and is recognized as upholding standards of excellence in continuing education.
Many colleges, universities, and professional associations will accept IACET CEUs. Please note, acceptance of IACET CEUs is not a guarantee. The decision to accept CEUs remains at the discretion of the organization. Please contact the organization or association directly to determine whether it accepts IACET CEUs.
The Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) is an Authorized Provider of IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and is recognized as upholding standards of excellence in continuing education.
Many colleges, universities, and professional associations will accept IACET CEUs. Please note, acceptance of IACET CEUs is not a guarantee. The decision to accept CEUs remains at the discretion of the organization. Please contact the organization or association directly to determine whether it accepts IACET CEUs.
Are Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered for completing the training?
Yes, CEUs will be offered for full participation and completion of all training requirements.
What requirements do I need to complete to receive CEUs?
To receive CEUs for this training, you must:
- Attend at least 95 percent of the training.
- Complete the pre-assignment, if applicable.
- Participate in all training learning activities and complete specific worksheets.
- Complete the training evaluations.
- Complete the pre-assessment and correctly answer at least 70 percent of the post-assessment questions.
What kinds of training evaluations will I be asked to complete?
You will be asked to complete evaluation materials before, during, andafter the training.
- Pre-Assessment. The Pre-Assessment generally takes about 10
minutes to complete. The answers you provide help us understand your knowledge base as you begin the training. You will receive information about completing the Pre-Assessment a few weeks before the training begins.
- Worksheets. During the training, you will complete worksheets associated with specific training activities. You will give the worksheets to your instructors at the end of the activity and they will review and provide feedback to you.
- Training Feedback. This is completed at the end of the second training day. The form generally takes about 5 minutes to complete and helps us determine how successful we have been in the design and delivery of the training.
- Post-Assessment. The Post-Assessment assesses gains in new knowledge after completing the training. Information about completing the Post-Assessment will be e-mailed to you a week following the training. When you receive the e-mail from OVC TTAC, you will have 2 weeks to complete the Post-Assessment.
When will I get my CEU certificate?
You will receive your CEU certificate not more than 15 business days after completing the Post- Assessment.
Who has access to my training records?
Your records are maintained in a password-protected database. Only OVC TTAC staff who are responsible for inputting information, maintaining the database, and releasing records have access to the information in your records.
What do I do if I lose my CEU certificate?
If you need a replacement CEU certificate, submit your request in writing to TTAC@ovcttac.org. We will not release a copy of your records to anyone other than you.
If you have any questions about CEUs, contact TTAC@ovcttac.org.
If you have any questions about CEUs, contact TTAC@ovcttac.org.
