CE Prior Approval Requests
For
Registered Dietitians and Dietetic
Technicians, Registered
The
Pennsylvania Dietetic Association represents nearly 3,300 food
and nutrition experts in our state. Thank you for considering
offering continuing education credits for our members at your
next professional meeting. Below are the steps to have your
program reviewed for continuing education credits.
Instructions for Continuing Education Prior Approval Requests:
Download the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Continuing Professional Education Prior Approval Request Form (RC-3 Form) and complete.
- RC-3 Form
- RC-3 Form Instructions- (Note: PADAF has provided specific guidelines for completing this form for programs to be approved for the state of PA)
- View a Completed Sample Packet (Coming Soon)
What Do I mail?
Note: See sample packet and RC-3 form instructions above.
Send Completed RC-3 Form with copies of the required documentation. Include 2 copies of the above documentation and mail with the required fee (see fee schedule below) to:
PADAF
96 Northwoods Blvd., Ste B2
Columbus, OH 43235
Fee Schedule
Single Continuing Education Activity
Credits |
Fee |
1-5 |
$45 |
6-10 |
$75 |
11 + |
$95 |
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Single Journal Club or Study Group Session |
$20 |
Late Fee after 4 week deadline |
$40 |
$30 additional charge for extension of a continuing education activity approval or for each repeat of the same activity within a 1-year period . (Please include a copy of the original signed and approved RC-3 form previously returned to you).
Please make check payable to: PADAF or Pennsylvania Dietetic Association Foundation . Fees are non-refundable. Program approval requests will not be reviewed until the fee is received.
FAQ’s
How do I calculate the number of CPEUs (left side of form)?
Based on the following: A presentation, discussion, or activity must be one full hour in length to qualify. Fractions of an hour are rounded up after 30 minutes and down at 29 minutes.
How long does it take to Process my form?
Prior Approval requests take 4 weeks to process. Failure to complete and include all information requested will result in a delay and our inability to complete the review. If all documentation is not included, the packet will be returned for correction and re-submission. Upon approval, an approval letter will be sent to the designated contact person along with a copy of the signed CDR RC-3 form showing number of CPEUs approved. You will be responsible for providing participants with CPEU certificates. (For a sample certificate- click here)
Requests received less than 4 weeks before the program may NOT be able to be processed and will NOT be returned. Every effort will be made to process them, but added fees will be incurred. Please call the PADAF office for more information.
I would like to advertise my program to PADA members, How do I obtain Mailing Labels or arrange for a blast e-mail to PADA members?
Call the PADA office
614 436-6136
and speak with Betsy. We can provide you pricing and procedures for advertising your program to our members.
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