Alliant International University Lifelong Learning & Professional Development program is approved by:

• The American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alliant International University maintains responsibility for its Lifelong Learning & Professional Development programs and content.
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to provide continuing education for LPCCs, MFTs and LCSWs (provider #PCE234)
• The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide continuing education for nurses (provider # CEP17538

To find out which classes are required for your licensure renewal or initial licensure, please visit the appropriate Board website:

• California Board of Psychology
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• California Board of Registered Nursing

Here is a more detailed description of what we need for a potential continuing education unit or course:

New course proposals are submitted to an advisory committee on a rotating basis for review and must meet the following basic criteria:

• APA continuing education courses must be pertinent to the theory, practice, and methodology of psychology; must be taught at the post-doctoral level; and must enable a psychologist to provide better psychological care to the consumer
• Materials submitted must clearly demonstrate how the course meets these requirements.

All proposal packets submitted for review from our school must include the following information:

Title of Workshop

Description of Content

A brief abstract describing the content and the intent of the workshop. This description should clearly address the basic criteria listed above. This continuing education requirement must indicate if/how this course addresses the theory, practice and methodology pertaining to your topic. Please also indicate three areas in which this course extends knowledge beyond a pre-doctoral level of training on your topic.

Course Goals and Objectives of Lifelong Learning & Professional Development Courses

A list of the benefits that attendees will gain from participating in the workshop. Please list a minimum of one learning goals/objectives that will enhance the professional practice of psychologists, mental health professionals, and individuals who attend this Lifelong Learning & Professional Development workshop per CE unit.

For 10-unit CEs and above, please list a minimum of eight PLOs.

Syllabus/Time Outline

A detailed syllabus with an hour-by-hour time outline of workshop activities, breaks, lunch, etc. This outline should identify exactly what will be covered in the presentation and how much time will be spent on each item. For presentations six hours and over, you may include two 15-minute breaks in your total instructional time; one break for presentations less than six hours.

Curriculum Vitae

Each presenter’s complete CV.

Post-Test (for Online programs Only)

This is a means for participants to gauge what they have learned from the presentation. It can take the form of multiple-choice questions, true/false, short answer, etc. It is best to have one post-test question per hour of instruction.

Supplemental Information (optional)

Guidance for Writing Behavioral Learning Objectives (attached)

• American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ed/sponsor/resources/objectives.pdf
• America Psychological Association approval standards: https://www.apa.org/about/policy/approval-standards.pdf

For Emotionally Focused Therapy: Supervision / Emotionally Focused Therapy: Core Skills:

Rather than a description of topics to be covered, learning objectives should clearly define what the participant will know or be able to do as a result of having attended the program, and these objectives must be stated in measurable terms. For example, "be sensitive to", "foster", and "be knowledgeable of" are not measurable terms. Please refer to the Guidelines for Writing Behavioral Learning Objectives at http://www.apa.org/ed/sponsor/resources/index.aspx.

Evaluation Form – Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development – Instructions.  Please complete and submit the proposal packet. 

(Document links provided below)

Sign In / Out Sheet – Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development – Instructions.  Please complete and submit with proposal packet

(Document links provided below)

On-Site Registration Form for Lifelong Learning & Professional Development Credits-Alliant / Payment

(Document links provided below)

Promotional Materials

Please include below in promotional materials to ensure that the APA and BRN sponsorship language are up to date:

Alliant International University is approved by the American Psychological Association to Sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17538, for XXX Contact Hours. 

Those seeking CE credit under the BRN must retain this certificate for a minimum of four years.  

Alliant maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

Supplemental Information (optional)

Marketing and Promotions

Please include a bulleted list of schools and/or organizations for which you have presented this topic within the last two years, along with the approximate number of paid attendees in each of these workshops. Additionally, in order to more appropriately promote your program, we kindly ask that you share your mailing list (if applicable) with Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development for a one-time usage.

We encourage all proposals and related questions to be forwarded electronically to the ce@alliant.edu. Please allow at least one month for course review and approval.

Once the proposal packet is approved and the seminar/workshop has taken place, please complete and email below three (four for Alliant Students) documents to be able to issue the Certificates (CEU’s).

• Sign In-Out Sheet-Alliant CE
• Evaluation Form-Alliant CE
• On-Site Registration Form for CE Credits
• APA-Guidance for Writing Behavioral Learning Objectives

What is Lifelong Learning & Professional Development at Alliant?

Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development (formally Continuing Education (CE) programs address current mental health issues, fulfill mandatory California Board of Psychology and California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensure requirements.  Our courses are designed to help psychologists, family therapists, professional clinical counselors and clinical social workers stay ahead in their respective professional environments.

Alliant’s Lifelong Learning & Professional Development courses are delivered through a variety of distance learning technologies.

• Fully online
• Asynchronous so you can work at your own pace, and
• Are open enrollment.    

What are my licensure requirements?

To find out which classes are required for your licensure renewal, please visit the appropriate Board website:

• California Board of Psychology

http://psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce.shtml 

• California Board of Behavioral Sciences http://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/renewal_info.shtml
• California Board of Registered Nursing

http://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/lic-renewal.shtml

Contact Information for Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development at Alliant:  

ce@alliant.edu

Alliant International University - Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development
10455 Pomerado Rd., San Diego, CA 92131

Are Alliant Credits Board approved?

Alliant International University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alliant International University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Alliant International University Lifelong Learning & Professional Development is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide Continuing Education for Nurses (provider # CEP17538).

Alliant International University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4469. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Alliant International University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

Note: Our NBCC approval is for live seminar/workshops only. Our online courses do not qualify for NBCC approval. 

Who is responsible for reporting my continuing education units?

All continuing education participants are responsible for reporting their own hours.  For information about mandatory CE requirements for your profession, please contact:

California Psychological Association
     MCEP Accrediting Agency
     3835 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 240
     Sacramento, CA 95834-1955
     Phone: 916.286.7980
     https://www.cpapsych.org/

California Board of Behavioral Sciences
     1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-200
     Sacramento, CA 95834
     Phone: 916.574.7830
     http://www.bbs.ca.gov/

California Board of Registered Nursing
     1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 150
     Sacramento, CA 95843
     Phone: 916.322.3350
     http://www.rn.ca.gov/

* If you are outside of California, contact your state association.

Where are the Alliant campuses located?

lliant-CE holds classes at seven locations:

What is the course attendance policy? 

To earn full continuing education credit for a course, 100% attendance is required. Late arrivals beyond a grace period of 15 minutes will not be allowed. Partial credit, i.e., less than the course's approved number of hours, cannot be granted.

What is the withdrawal & cancellation policy?

Withdrawing or Canceling Before the Course Start Date (in person course):

If you withdraw or cancel your enrollment from an in-person course 15 or more days IN ADVANCE of the scheduled START DATE, you will receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. 

If you withdraw or cancel your enrollment 1-14 days in advance of the class start date, you will be charged 50% of the course tuition or a $50 cancellation fee (whichever is greater) and be refunded the balance. 

No refunds are available on or after the class start date. 

You must email the Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development, at ce@alliant.edu to be eligible for a refund.

Withdrawing or Canceling Before the Course Start Date (online course):

Refunds for online courses are only granted to those who have not logged into the course.

Should you need to withdraw or cancel your enrollment from an online course, you are eligible to receive a full refund if you notify ce@alliant.edu within 48 hours of registration.  Please note that a $25 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds and transfer credits.

After 48 hours of purchase, you will be charged 50% of the course tuition or a $25 processing fee (whichever is greater) and refunded the balance.

Refunds will only be given for up to one year after the original date of purchase. 

No-Show or Late Arrival:

If you do not attend your scheduled course or arrive past the 15-minute grace period for any reason, you must notify the Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development email at ce@alliant.edu within 48 hours after the course date.  You will be issued transfer credit for another Lifelong Learning & Professional Development course, minus a $25 processing fee.  Credit can be applied to any future Continuing Education course for up to one year from the date of issue.

Absolutely NO REFUNDS will be granted on or after the scheduled start date of the course.  If you miss a course or arrive late and fail to contact Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development within 48 hours, no transfer credit will be issued.

If Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development is forced to cancel a course, you will be notified at the earliest possible date and will have the option of receiving a full refund or fee credit. Alliant will only reimburse course fees and is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant.

Please note that it is the individual’s responsibility to contact Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development in order to receive a refund or transfer credit.

When are courses closed and how will I know?

Courses are closed from pre-registration on the Wednesday before the course is scheduled.  If you do not register before this date, you can register on-site at the time of the course.

Courses are also closed when the enrollment capacity is met.  If the enrollment is capped, our website will be updated to reflect the course closure.  On-site registrations will not be accepted if a course is deemed to be full.

Prerequisite courses:

There will be a $120.00 transfer fee for students that do not complete any of the prerequisite courses and transfer to the next semester.

Does Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development offer discounts on any courses?

• CSPP, USIU, Alliant Alumni and current Alliant Student receive a 20% off discount for course fees.
• Alliant current students receive a 50% off discount for pre-licensure course fees only.
• Alliant Core Faculty receive a 100% discount for course fees.
• Alliant Adjunct Faculty receive a 25% discount for course fees.
• Veterans, Military and Veteran/Military partner receive a 20% off discount for course fees.
• Member of the California Psychological Association 10% off discount for course fees.
• Member of the California Psychological Association (Newly Graduate) 20% discount for course fees.
• ACA for Counselors10% off discount for course fees.
• NASW for social workers10% off discount for course fees.
• AAMFT for MFTs 10% off discount for course fees.
• SIOP for Organizational Psychologists 10% off discount for course fees.
  County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health 10% off discount for course fees.

Note:  Pre-requisite courses do not qualify for discount.
 

Does Lifelong Learning & Professional Development at Alliant offer any payment installment plans?

No, all Lifelong Learning & Professional Development courses must be paid for in full prior to or at the time of the course.

What are the benefits of pre-registering for a course?

Pre-registering for a course guarantees the registrant a spot on the course roster before the course enrollment fills to capacity.  Pre-registrants also receive their continuing education certificate immediately following completion of the course.

Can I reserve a spot without payment?

No.  Registrants will not be added to the course until the CE office receives full payment.

When will I receive my course enrollment confirmation? 

You will receive confirmation via email, please check your spam box.