CEAP Initial Certification

 

-Jess Hurwitz, CEAP, SAP

Steps to Initial CEAP Certification

To earn your initial CEAP® Credential, CEAP® candidates must complete the following three steps:

1. Sign in or create your EAPA account.
   
   
2. 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
     
   
   
3. 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

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.

 

 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.

Pathway 1: Masters with Experience(click here)

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.

Pathway 2: No Masters with Experience (click here)

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.

Pathway 3: MASTERS WITH NO EXPERIENCE (click here)

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.

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.

All other Candidates - pATHWAY 4

 For more information, please email r.byrne@eapassn.org.

Candidate does not have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and 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. 

Post-requisite: Designated a CEAP® Intern until completion of 500 hours of EAP work experience (paid or unpaid) or a combination of EAP work hours and up to 24 hours of group mentorship (see CEAP® mentorship guidelines and schedule) with qualified CEAPs (listed in the Find a CEAP directory as being in good standing) within 2 years of completing the course. Additionally, 20 PDH’s (no domain requirement) per year to be completed.