CSA CE Requirements
CSAs are required to complete 18 CSA CE credits every 3 years to remain a member of SCSA and use the CSA designation. This includes completion of the CSA Code of Professional Responsibility online module.
Rules, Roles and Responsibilities online module
Completion of the CSA Code of Professional Responsibility online module, called Rules, Roles and Responsibilities, is required for all CSAs during each 3-year recertification cycle. 3 CE units are earned for completion of the module. No substitutions are allowed.
Other CE Units
The remaining 15 CE units may be earned in a variety of ways. The table below explains the different ways you can earn CSA CE. You do not need to do everything on this list, these are just available options.
Below is a summary of the ways that CSAs may choose to earn CSA CE credits.
| Ways to Earn CE Credit Hours |
Minimum Required Hours |
Maximum Hours Allowed |
Comments |
| Ethics |
3* |
n/a |
* All CSAs are required to complete the CSA Code of Professional Responsibility online module during each 3- year recertification cycle. |
| Volunteering for seniors |
n/a |
9 |
1 hour of CSA CE credit may be earned for each 1 hour of volunteering for seniors
Providing direct care for a senior relative or family member can be included as volunteer experience for up to half of the
maximum credits - 4.5 credits. |
| CE Courses |
n/a |
n/a |
SCSA online ethics courses (optional):
- Senior Market Sales Ethics, 6 credits
- Maximizing Integrity in Decisions with Seniors, 6 credits
- Effective and Ethical Communication with Seniors, 6 credits
- SCSA's Critical Issues in Aging series, three courses, 3 credits each; total 9
A CE course, seminar or workshop on ethics topics or topics directly related to seniors from selected providers
approved by SCSA (6 credits each). Sales and marketing topics are not acceptable. |
| Audit the CSA Classroom or Web Course |
n/a |
n/a |
15 credits for auditing the SCSA classroom or web course if it has been more than 12 months since the individual earned the CSA
designation.
|
| Professional Conferences |
n/a |
n/a |
Attendance at the CSA Summit qualifies for CSA CE credits.
1 day of participation in a professional conference from providers approved by SCSA (see SCSA website for criteria) that provides CE and covers topics directly related
to seniors earns 6 CSA CE credits. Two (or more) days of participation in this type of professional conference earns 12 CSA CE credits.
|
| Group Presentations |
n/a |
6 |
1 CSA CE credit for each presentation to a different audience. Includes presentations of SCSA’s Nine Tips for Seniors to Avoid Financial Abuse and PRS’s America’s Crisis in Aging, Ageless Wisdom for Ageless Living, Boomers & Their Parents.
Other presentations should be submitted to the Certification Council for pre-approval. Turnaround time for approval is
7 – 14 calendar days, using the Pre-approval request form. Contact: Janice Moore, SCSA Certification Manager, at . |
| SCSA Faculty |
n/a |
10 |
2 CSA CE credits for each 50-minute hour of SCSA course instruction, up to a maximum of 10 |
| CSA Journal |
n/a |
n/a |
1 CSA CE credit for writing an article published in the CSA Journal. |
Transition Policy
Through March 15, 2008 ONLY: Self-study students who purchased in 2007 who switch to the 2008 requirements AND who submit a Professional Interview will receive 2 CSA CE credits for the interview. This includes students who purchased a 2008 Fast Start self-study program in 2007 and must re-qualify under the new 2008 designation requirements.