🏛 Continuing Education (CE) Policy

NHMEC Professional Registry Maintenance

Continuing Education (CE) is required for all active members of the NHMEC Professional Registry.

CE requirements ensure that registered practitioners remain engaged in ongoing learning, ethical growth, and responsible development within their educational scope.

Registry recognition is not permanent without renewal.

🌿 Annual CE Requirement

All active registry members must complete:

Minimum 12 Continuing Education (CE) Hours per calendar year

CE hours are required for renewal of active registry status.

🌿 Purpose of Continuing Education

Continuing Education exists to:

• Maintain professional growth
• Reinforce ethical boundaries
• Encourage updated learning
• Support responsible stewardship
• Preserve registry credibility

Ongoing learning reflects maturity and accountability.

🌿 Acceptable CE Activities

Approved CE hours may include:

• NHMEC advanced courses
• Approved elective modules
• Structured webinars
• Roundtable participation
• Faculty-led workshops
• Documented case study review
• Approved external educational programs

All CE must remain within lawful educational scope.

🌿 CE Documentation Requirements

Registry members must:

• Maintain a CE log
• Document course titles
• Record dates completed
• Track total hours earned

NHMEC may request documentation during renewal review.

Incomplete documentation may delay renewal.

🌿 Renewal Process

To maintain active registry status, members must:

1️⃣ Complete 12 CE hours annually
2️⃣ Submit CE documentation
3️⃣ Maintain ethical compliance
4️⃣ Remain in good standing

Registry renewal is reviewed annually.

🌿 Inactive Status

Registry members who fail to complete annual CE requirements will be placed in:

Inactive Registry Status

Inactive members:

• Will not be listed in the public directory
• May not represent themselves as actively registered
• Must complete outstanding CE hours to reinstate active status

🌿 Reinstatement

Registry members placed on inactive status may request reinstatement by:

• Completing required CE hours
• Submitting documentation
• Paying applicable renewal fees (if required)

Reinstatement is subject to review.

🌿 Scope Reminder

Continuing Education does not:

• Expand scope of practice
• Grant medical authority
• Provide licensure

CE reflects ongoing educational development only.

🌿 Institutional Integrity

Continuing Education preserves:

• The credibility of NHMEC Registry recognition
• The professionalism of registry members
• The integrity of the institution

NHMEC maintains CE standards intentionally.

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