Activities directly related: all professions

A1. Conferences, conventions, presentations, workshops, lectures, rounds, seminars, online courses, teleconferences/tele-rounds (all professions)
Each hour of attendance for education content (e.g. not a business meeting) will equal 1 CCC. Teleconferences, tele-rounds, and online courses must be arranged by a professional association, health or education agency, society, college, or university. Also applies to general manufacturer sponsored seminars/workshops on general topics. 

No maximum

A2. Manufacturers’ product training workshops (all professions)
Each hour of attendance for product or equipment training will be counted as 1 CCC.

Maximum 10

A3. CSHBC developed online learning modules
Each CSHBC course will count for 3 CCCs.

No maximum

A4. Conferences, conventions, presentations, workshops, lectures, rounds, seminars, online courses, teleconferences/tele-rounds that pertain to one or more of CSHBC Standards of Practice 
Each hour of participation will count as 1 CCC.

For example, on topics such as records management, supervisory skills, inter-professional practice, team-based competencies, and cultural safety and humility. 

Note: Virtual learning modules which pertain to a CSHBC standard count in A4 not A3.

No maximum

B. University/college course (all professions)
Each course given or taken for audit or credit will count for 15 CCCs.

No maximum

C. Study/interest group (all professions)
A study/interest group has an educational component, meets regularly, and its goal is better service for the client. Meeting dates must be maintained as part of the record. One meeting of a study/interest group or one hour electronic-interest group equals 1 CCC.

Maximum 5

D. Self-study (all professions)
Self-study is a self-initiated program of education that may be multimedia and is not designated for course work. The list of articles or books studied, tapes viewed/audited, or site/peer/manufacturers' visits should be maintained. One hour of study equals 1 CCC.

Maximum 5

E1. Supervision of practicum students and Communication Health Assistant students
University, college, or practicum student supervision in AUD, HID, SLP including professional and CHA student practicum placements. One hour of supervision equals 1 CCC to a maximum of 8 per year for one student and an additional 4 CCCs per year for a second or more students in the same year.

Maximum 12

E2. Supervision of Communication Health Assistant(s)
Supervision of employed CHAs accountable to the registrant claiming the credits. Supervision for 1 year equals 6 CCCs and pro-rated for ½ year. The number of CHAs does not increase the credit limit.

Maximum 6

E3. Supervision of Conditional registrant(s)
Supervision/mentoring of Conditional registrant(s) with a formal learning plan or registration conditions for a period of not less than 3 months. Supervision of 3-month period is equal to 2 CCCs for a total of no more than 8 credits in one year.

Maximum 8

E4. Supervision of a registrant’s Certified Practice (CP) certification program & application
Supervision of 1 month or more equals 5 CCCs up to a total or 10 CCCs per year. This may be for one or more CP areas and may apply to the supervision of more than one CP applicant.

Maximum 10

E5. Formal mentorship or practice supervisor arrangement to support a new or returning registrant, or a registrant in need of remedial support
Practice supervision or mentorship for a 1-month period or more is equal to 5 CCCs with a maximum of 10 CCCs per year.

Maximum 10

F1. Professional Publications (peer reviewed)
CCCs are available for all authors in the initial publication of an AUD, HID, SLP article in a professional, peer-reviewed publication. This does not include newsletters. Registrants who are peer editing and/or reviewing professional publications may also claim credits. One published article or one review equals 10 CCCs.

Maximum 20

F2. Publications (non-peer reviewed)
CCCs are available for all authors in the initial, non-peer-reviewed publications.  This does not include newsletters or comment/editorial letters. One published article equals 5 CCCs.

Maximum 10

G. Presentations 
Presentations related to AUD, HID, SLP given at a conference, convention, workshop, seminar or lecture, for the first time only; up to ½ day presentation equals 4 CCCs and full day presentation equals 8 CCCs. Presentation of the same or similar material for a second time equals 2 CCCs for ½ day and 4 CCCs for full day.

Maximum 12

H. Special projects
Special projects (e.g., research, writing a book, program/course) related to AUD, HID, SLP must have proof of completion and expand knowledge relevant to clinical practice. Each project will receive 10 CCCs in the year in which it was completed.

Maximum 10
(in year completed)

I. Committee work
Participation on College, provincial, or national boards, committees, or projects related to AUD, HID, SLP. These must be non-social in nature, require active participation, and have a direct, major impact on one or more of the professions (i.e., the purpose of improving the quality of audiology, hearing instrument dispensing, or speech-language pathology. 10 hours equals one CCC.

Maximum 10

J. Peer Review/Study of Patient/Client cases:
Two or more professionals may review and study specific cases for the purposes of ensuring consistent outcomes and to assist all participants in their provision of clinical care. This review may be in person or by electronic means (e.g. video conferencing or review of digital images) and must be agreed to by all parties, stating the proposed objectives and outcomes of the reviews. 1 hour equals one CCC to a maximum of 5 CCCs/year.

Maximum 5