There's no doubt in my mind that completing the course as a CEAP is the best option out there. Thank you for making this available through EAPA - it was one of the best investments I've made in a long time. "
-Jess Hurwitz, CEAP, SAP
Steps to Initial CEAP Certification
To earn your initial CEAP® Credential, CEAP® candidates must complete the following three steps:
Pick your Pathway below, then Submit your documents and on the second page Pay the registration fee of $125 member/$150 non-member and apply as a CEAP® candidate by selecting your respective pathway below. You must pay the registration fee for your documents to be reviewed.
Documentation that may be required:
Copy of your diploma or transcript for your Degree program
Letter on company letterhead from your supervisor, manager or HR department to verify completion of the work experience requirement of 1000 hours or six months full time
If needed, Copies of PDH certificates (Courses MUST be pre-approved for PDHs by the EACC and certificates must contain EACC Approval Code
Once these documents are reviewed and approved, you will be sent a link to purchase the modules for $520 member/$720 non-member within 10 business days. You must pay the registration fee for your documents to be reviewed. Each learning module has its respective end-of-module assessment which contains thirty (30) randomized multiple-choice questions to check your knowledge of the respective domains.
*Note: Assessment questions are based on domain knowledge and not on the exact content covered in the learning modules.
CEAP Process
If you are in pathway 1 or 2, once you paid your registration fee and purchased and passed each of the five modules, you will be designated as a CEAP® in Good Standing for a period of 3 years. Your start date will begin on the first day of the following month that you completed your modules. Your CEAP® Certificate will be available electronically. If you would like a printed and mailed copy, there will be a charge of $25 dollars and it will be mailed to you within 3-4 weeks. Unless you have opted out, you will automatically be listed in the CEAP® Directory.
If you are in pathway, you will be considered a CEAP intern until the time that you complete the requirements. This will include payment of your registration fee and purchased and passed each of the five modules, then completing the requirements of your pathway before you will be designated as a CEAP® in Good Standing for a period of 3 years. Your start date will begin on the first day of the following month that you completed your modules. Your CEAP® Certificate will be available electronically
Schedule of Fees for Initial CEAP
Initial CEAP Certification Schedule of Fees
Fee Type
Member Rate
Non-Member Rate
Payment Schedule
Registration Fee
$125
$150
At the time of registration
Individual Module
$120 each
$165 each
After deemed eligible
Module Bundle (1-5)
$520
$720
After deemed eligible
*Total
$645
$870
*Total fees are not inclusive of any additional professional development (including modules) that may be required based on your pathway selection
Pathways to Initial CEAP Certification
To earn the CEAP® Credential, CEAP® candidates must meet criteria under one of the following four CEAP® Pathways below. It is important to know which pathway applies to you and review any pre or post requisites that may be required. To begin your application as a CEAP® candidate, click on the respective pathway.
Candidate has a Master’s Degree in an approved clinical discipline and has completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of EAP work experience (paid or unpaid) within 10 years preceding the date of CEAP® certificate course application.
Pre-requisite: NONE
Post-requisite: NONE
(Note: Proof of Degree and Work Experience must be submitted before purchasing access to the CEAP® Certification Course Learning Modules)
*Module assessment questions are based on domain knowledge and not on the exact content covered in the learning modules.
Candidate has less than a Master’s Degree in an approved clinical discipline and has completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of EAP work experience (paid or unpaid) within 10 years preceding the date of CEAP certificate course application.
Pre-requisite: 20 PDH’s on mental health, substance use, etc. and within 3 years preceding the date of CEAP certification course application.
Post-requisite: NONE
(Note: Proof of PDH certificate and Work Experience must be submitted before purchasing access to the CEAP® Certification Course Learning Modules)
*Module assessment questions are based on domain knowledge and not on the exact content covered in the learning modules.
Candidate has a Master’s Degree in an approved clinical discipline but has not completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of EAP work experience (paid or unpaid) within 10 years preceding the date of CEAP certificate course application.
Pre-requisite: 20 PDH’s on EA Service delivery within 3 years preceding the date of CEAP certification course application.
Post-requisite: Designated CEAP Intern until completion of additional requirements within 2 years of completing the CEAP Certification Course Learning Modules.
A minimum of 500 supervised EA Internship hours, completed under qualified supervision in an approved EA setting
A minimum of 20 hours of structured mentorship/advisement with a designated CEAP mentor in good standing. This should include, for example, a minimum of 20 one-on-one mentorship hours, or an equivalent combination of individualized advisement and documented case review.
The mentorship/advisement requirement is to ensure integration of ethical, practical, and organizational EA competencies and must be fulfilled prior to designation as a CEAP in Good Standing
If you are in pathway 3, once you paid your registration fee and purchased and passed each of the five modules, you will be designated as a CEAP® Intern until completion of additional experience requirements.
Note: Proof of work experience and PDH Certificates must be submitted before purchasing access to the CEAP® Certification Course Learning Modules
*Module assessment questions are based on domain knowledge and not on the exact content covered in the learning modules.
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