The Continuing Education Process is in place to enhance the skills of the rehabilitation professionals and the quality of services provided to persons with disabilities or disadvantages. The objectives of the process are to:

	ensure professional development directly related to the rehabilitation process
	develop and expand knowledge and skill to guide professional practice
	ensure members keep abreast of evolving and current trends and technologies in rehabilitation and related disciplines
	ensure the integrity of the rehabilitation process; and
	develop and maintain high standards in Canada

The educational outcome from each continuing education session MUST be to enhance existing skills or increase knowledge in the field of rehabilitation and related professions or disciplines.

Continuing Education Information:

Please direct all questions about the continuing education process to the
Continuing Education Coordinator
Telephone: 416-494-4700 ext. 203, or Toll Free 1-888-876-9992
E-mail: continuinged@carpnational.org 

Attendance Verification Forms

Pre-Approval Forms 

	CE Process Guide
	Approved Sessions
	Approved General Sessions
	Approved Distance Education
	CM Home Study PDF
	Life Strategies PDF
	NIDMAR PDF
	Seneca PDF
	University of Calgary PDF
	Canadian Paraplegic PDF
	Neuroskills PDF
	Approved University Courses The Home and Community Based Rehabilitation for Persons with Acquired Brain Injury course in the Professional Development Programme is offered through Brock University. The program has been pre-approved for continuing education credits for CRCC and RRP members. For this and other courses visit the Brock University website at: Brock University - Ontario Brain Injury Association Level 1 of this program has currently been pre-approved for CARP members.
	Links
	Centennial College Child Studies & Community Services Dalhousie University Diploma in Disability Management George Brown College Acquired Brain Injury Support Services (Post-Diploma) Certificate McMaster University Addiction Education and Case Management (Certificate Diploma Programs) Seneca College Seneca Rehabilitation Certificate Program St. Lawrence College Acquired Brain Injury - Post Diploma Simon Fraser University Rehabilitation Management Faculty of Health Sciences University of Calgary Community Rehabilitation Disability Studies Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:	How often must I renew my registration?
A:	Once registered, you must renew your registration every five (5) year period.
Q:	How do I renew my registration?
A:	Registered members must be members in good standing with CARP National, adhere to the Association's Code of Ethics and submit evidence of 100 approved Continuing Education Units (CEU's) over a five (5) year period.
Q:	How will I know if a workshop, seminar conference or in-service training session I attend is considered pre-approved for continuing education?
A:	Many organizations seek pre-approval of their educational sessions. When registering you can ask the sponsor directly or when the session is complete the sponsor will provide participants with an attendance verification form with an approval number on it. To recieve credit, submit the form to the National office.
Q:	What is considered to be proof of attendance?
A:	Proof of attendance is considered to be: Certificate of Completion Letter from the sponsor (on letterhead) verifying your attendance which includes date(s) of program, title of session and number of hours attended. CARP Attendance Verification form Copy of transcripts if you have completed a university or college course.
Q:	Can I get continuing education credits for activities that are not pre-approved?
A:	Yes, continuing activity that satisfies the RRP Approved Focus/Content Area can be submitted for post-approval. The procedure is outline in the CE Process Guide above.
Q:	If I acquire more than 100 hours in a five-year period, can I apply the excess hours to the next renewal cycle?
A:	No, since continuing education is intended to keep the rehabilitation professional current with emerging trends and technology, it may be applied ONLY to the current registration cycle.
Q:	Is there an advantage to submitting my continuing education more often than an annual basis?
A:	Yes, it helps keep track of how many continuing education credits you have accumulated and how many hours are still needed to renew your registration.
Q:	Can I accumulate all my hours through home study programs?
A:	Yes, CARP does not restrict the method you use to obtain continuing education credits.