CE Approvals

The following professions are eligible to receive CE’s for our courses:

• Psychologists
• Professional Counselors
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Social Workers
• Nurses
• Registered Dietitians
• Nutritional Therapists
• Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioners

It is your responsibility to double check your specific state requirements for CE’s of all courses.

Mental Health Professionals

Professions (USA only) 

Continuing Education credit for our programs is awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following professions:

Psychologists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. Psychologists completing this program will receive the above-listed CE hours of credit.

Marriage & Family Therapists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) awards CEs for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the licensee to check with their individual state board to verify CE requirements for their state.

CES maintains responsibility for these programs. In addition, CES is an approved CE provider for Florida Marriage & Family Therapists (CE Provider # 50-9633) and an approved Continuing Education Provider for Texas Marriage & Family Therapists (Provider Number 558). Marriage and Family Therapists completing this program will receive the above-listed CE hours of credit.

Professional Counselors: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) awards CEs for the above listed professions in the following states: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Professional Counselors completing this program will receive the above listed continuing education hours of credit. Following professions are covered.

• Licensed Mental Health Counselors
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
• Certified Professional Counselors
• Licensed Professional Counselors
• Associate Professional Counselors
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

Social Workers: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) awards Social Work CEs in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NY, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Update: the North Carolina Board of Social Workers no longer awards CE credits for online programs in North Carolina through CES.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the licensee to check with their individual state board to verify CE requirements for their state. Social Workers completing this program will receive the above listed continuing education hours of credit.

Social Workers in New York State: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0444.

All Social Workers attending programs that have been awarded Social Work Continuing Education from CES will receive a Certificate upon completion. Social Workers completing this program will receive the above listed continuing education hours of credit.

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to grant Social Work/Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist CEs for the following reasons:

CES is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA).

CES programs meet the rules and regulations per-state, of requirements for continuing education offerings.

Many states accept CEs for Social Workers/Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists because of approved provider status in any state.

Nurses: As an APA approved provider, CES programs are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

These courses can be utilized by nurses to renew their certification and will be accepted by the ANCC.

Every state Board of Nursing accepts ANCC approved programs except California and Iowa, however CES is also an approved Continuing Education provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider # CEP15567) which is also accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Nurses completing this program will receive the above listed continuing education hours of credit.

Requirements To Obtain Your Continuing Education Credit

• Watch all training videos that are part of the course
• Complete the test with a score of 75% or higher.

How To Obtain Your CES Certificate of Attendance

• When you have completed the course, submit the required training evaluation.
• After completing your evaluation you will be able start your post-test. You must pass with a score of 75% or higher.
• Upon successful completion of the test you will be guided to the CES page to download and print your Certificate of Attendance.

Grievance Policy

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to CES, 1020 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills, MA 02648. Grievances will initially be directed to the training instructor. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact Commonwealth Educational Seminars at (800) 376-3345.

Commonwealth Educational Seminars

1020 West Barnstable Rd
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
Phone: (800) 376-3345 or (508) 428-8676; opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM CST
Fax: (508) 420-3360
commonwealthseminars@gmail.com

Nutrition Professionals

We Are a Preferred Provider with The Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy

he Certification course, “Nutrition for Diabetes Type 2, Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s is approved for 25 Continuing Professional Education Units (CEPU’s) approved by the Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA).

Once you complete your certification you may maintain this record and submit to IFNA when required.

You may also check about submitting our certificate of completion directly for RD and Nutritional CPEU’s to your local credentialing body. We encourage you to learn about your specific credentials requirements in advance.

We Are a Preferred Provider with The National Association of Nutrition Professionals

The Certification course, “Nutrition for Diabetes Type 2, Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s is approved for a total of twenty five (25) NANP Category I CEUs.

Once you complete your certification you may maintain this record and submit to NANP when required.

You may also check about submitting our certificate of completion directly for RD and Nutritional CEU’s to your local credentialing body. We encourage you to learn about your specific credentials requirements in advance.