CEU Requirement Reduction Proposal for Certification Maintenance
The proposal aims to reduce the number of CEU hours required per cycle from 40 to 35 to retain more Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) by simplifying certification maintenance. The Task Force members advocate for standardization across boards, with a proposed implementation date in January 2026. The current and proposed CEU requirements by certification are compared for various specialties. Additionally, industry comparisons from states like Oregon, Florida, New Mexico, Texas, and Ohio highlight differing CEU requirements in related fields.
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CEU Requirement Reduction CEU Requirement Reduction Policy & Procedures Task Force Members: Shaun Blaser NW Andrea Rice MO Kevin Otte OH Jennell Eck McHenry MidAtlantic Isaac Anderson - MN
Proposal: Proposal: Reduce the number of CEU hours required per cycle from 40 to 35 40 to 35 Why: Why: Retain more CCAs by making it easier to maintain certification All Boards required to use the agreed upon number of CEUs, no deviations permitted All Specialty Certifications still maintain the specialty emphasis requirements Implement date would be January of 2026 to allow for full communication to all CCAs. Maintain 5 CEUs in each PO
Current CEU Requirement by Certification Current CEU Requirement by Certification Nutrient Management Soil and Water Management Crop Integrated Pest Management Precision Agriculture Professional Development Certification Various Sustainability Total Required Management Certified Crop Advisor 5 5 5 5 20 40 4R Nutrient Management Specialist (4R NMS) 7.5 7.5 5 5 15 40 Precision Agriculture Specialist (PASp) Resistance Management Specialist (RMS) 5 5 5 5 15 5 40 5 5 5 10 15 40 Sustainability Specialist (SSp) 5 5 5 5 15 5 40 CA Nitrogen Management Specialty (CA- NSp) Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) 8 7 5 5 15 40 5 5 5 5 20 5 45
Proposed CEU Requirement by Certification Proposed CEU Requirement by Certification Nutrient Management Soil and Water Management Crop Integrated Pest Management Precision Agriculture Professional Development Certification Various Sustainability Total Required Management Certified Crop Advisor 5 5 5 5 15 35 4R Nutrient Management Specialist (4R NMS) 7.5 7.5 5 5 10 35 Precision Agriculture Specialist (PASp) Resistance Management Specialist (RMS) 5 5 5 5 10 5 35 5 5 5 10 10 35 Sustainability Specialist (SSp) 5 5 5 5 10 5 35 CA Nitrogen Management Specialty (CA- NSp) Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) 8 7 5 5 10 35 5 5 5 5 15 5 40
Industry Comparisons: Industry Comparisons: Oregon: Environmental Health Specialist: 20 hours per 2 years Oregon: Environmental Health Specialist: 20 hours per 2 years Florida: Certified Environmental Health Professional: 24 hours per 2 years Florida: Certified Environmental Health Professional: 24 hours per 2 years New Mexico: St Board Professional Engineer and Surveyors: 30 hours per 2 years New Mexico: St Board Professional Engineer and Surveyors: 30 hours per 2 years Texas: Professional Geoscientists: Texas: Professional Geoscientists: Association of Professional Landscape Designers Association of Professional Landscape Designers California Private Applicator: California Private Applicator: Ohio Private Applicator: Ohio Private Applicator: Ohio Fertilizer Applicator: Ohio Fertilizer Applicator: CPSS (include ethics component): CPSS (include ethics component): 15 hours per 1 year 15 hours per 1 year 24 hours per 2 years 24 hours per 2 years 8 hours per 2 years 8 hours per 2 years 5 hours per 3 years 5 hours per 3 years 5 hours per 3 years 5 hours per 3 years 30 hours per 2 years 30 hours per 2 years Other Notable Comparisons: Other Notable Comparisons: Minnesota RN: Minnesota RN: Georgia RN: Georgia RN: Florida RN: Florida RN: Georgia Dentist: Georgia Dentist: Registered Dietitian (includes ethic component): Registered Dietitian (includes ethic component): Relator Missouri: Relator Missouri: 24 hours per 2 years 24 hours per 2 years 30 hours per 2 years 30 hours per 2 years 26 hours per 2 years 26 hours per 2 years 40 hours per 2 years 40 hours per 2 years 75 hours per 5 years 75 hours per 5 years 20 hours per 2 years 20 hours per 2 years
