opeplogosmall     CEU Approvals  

Each module of study is awarded separate units of credit. The number of credits awarded to each participant depends upon how many modules are completed. Total credits approved by each of the approving agencies (as shown below) is for completion of the entire OPEP program. For  the breakdown of credits for each module you must contact us or order a Regional Implementation Guide.

An individual, not affiliated with a regional outreach offering, may take the program for credit, but is not eligible for credit for skill sessions or videos.

TO RECEIVE CREDITS EACH PARTICIPANT MUST:

      • Complete module pre- and posttests
      • Complete a comprehensive posttest
      • Complete a program evaluation
      • Submit evaluations, tests, and a CEU Recording Form to your Regional Coordinator (Individuals without a regional coordinator should send them directly to Sharon Veith at UVA)

For Physicians

  • The University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The UVA School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 28 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

        • Book One designated for up to 18 credits
        • Book Two designated for up to 6 credits 
        • Book Three designated for up to 5 credits

$25.00 Recording fee
charged by the UVA Office of Continuing Medical Education

Non-Physicians who wish CME Credit (e.g.nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, and others)

  • UVA School of Medicine awards 0.1 CEU per contact hour (50 minutes of study) to each non-physician participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The CEU (Continuing Education Unit) is a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training activities that meet specific educational planning requirements. The UVA School of Medicine maintains a permanent record of participants who have been awarded CEUs.

For Nurses (includes RN, LPN, NP, CNM )

  • Approved for up to 43 contact hours by the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
        • Book One designated for up to 23.5 credits
        • Book Two designated for up to 12 credits
        • Book Three designated for up to 9 credits
  • Tests and evaluations are sent to Sharon Veith in the Department of Pediatrics at UVA. There is no fee for CEU recording for nurses.