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Highlights of this issue: 1. Earn One FREE Hour of CE 2. Program Feature - How To Access Your CE Bank 3. Maintaining Your OTR and COTA Credentials 4. OnlineCE Courses Accepted in 15 States 5. Ten Tips to Enhance Your Online Learning Experience Earn One Free Hour of CE Be sure to take advantage of our Free One Hour Course on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This introductory course highlights an overview of carpal tunnel syndrome including incidence, etiology, clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis, strategies for treatment interventions as well as conservative and surgical treatment options. Not only will you enhance your knowledge of carpal tunnel, but you will see just how easy it is to navigate our online courses and become familiar with our system features. Logon today at www.OnlineCE.com and discover the convenience of earning your CE requirements online. Accessing Your CE Bank Do you need to take several courses to earn multiple hours of CE? Are you tired of entering and re-entering your credit card number? Would you like to deposit your CE money directly into your online CE Bank? We have created a CE Bank Account that allows you to place money in your own CE Bank that you may access at any time. Using your CE Bank will eliminate the need for you to enter your credit card information for each course that you take. In order to access this time-saving feature simply logon to your Welcome Page at www.OnlineCE.com. Scroll down to the third bold heading titled Payment Options. Click on the link "Place Money in My CE Bank Account". Enter the amount that you wish to deposit into your CE Bank Account, along with your credit card number and expiration date then hit the "Submit Transaction" button. You will have instant access to your CE Money and may begin purchasing courses. Each time you purchase a course, funds are deducted from your CE Bank and your current balance will be displayed on your Welcome page. Access your CE Bank Account today and discover another valuable service from OnlineCE.com. OTR and COTA Certification Renewal Requirements In order to maintain current OTR or COTA certification you must engage in professional development activities and obtain a total of thirty-six Professional Development Units (PDU's) beginning and throughout the three year renewal cycle. These units may be earned in a combination of professional development activities including online education with OnlineCE.com. You may earn a total of 18 Units, or 36 hours, with internet courses on the www.OnlineCE.com website. OnlineCE will issue you a certificate of completion which is acceptable documentation by The NBCOT. OnlineCE Courses Automatically Accepted in 15 States The following States automatically accept courses offered by OnlineCE as an Approved Provider of the American Occupational Therapy Association: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont. Visit the State Approvals page at www.OnlineCE.com for details regarding your continuing education requirements for State license renewal. If you need assistance, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will be happy to assist you with determining your CE requirements. Ten Tips To Enhance Your Online Experience Learning online is an excellent way to earn your CE requirements for State license renewal and to maintain your OTR credentials. Here are some tips to ensure a successful and enjoyable online experience: 1. Visit the State Approvals page at www.OnlineCE.com and determine how many hours of continuing education units you need to renew your state license and how many hours of CE you need to maintain your OT certification. 2. Return to the www.OnlineCE.com homepage and take a moment to register. Be sure to write down your case sensitive username and password and keep it in a safe place. Your CE record will be created from your username so don't change your username. 3. Once you know how many CE units you need, set aside some time and develop a regular schedule for visiting www.OnlineCE.com in order to start earning your CEU's. For example, the first Monday of each month from 7pm - 9 pm. Don 't wait until the last minute and feel rushed to earn those last minute CEU' s - plan ahead! Many states do not offer a grace period. Don't take a chance and let your license lapse or become inactive! 4. Avoid disruptions and distractions during the time you have reserved for accessing your course. Devote this time to consistently updating your knowledge and enhancing your therapy skills. Commit yourself to professional development and don't let your skills become stagnant. Before you know it, you will be the shining star at work! 5. Visit www.OnlineCE.com and earn ONE FREE HOUR of CE. Our one free hour of CE will increase your basic knowledge of carpal tunnel syndrome and allow you to access the various features on the www.OnlineCE.com website. 6. Bookmark the www.OnlineCE.com website in your Favorites file in order to gain quick access to your course materials. You may also send the link to your friends and co-workers and help them discover alternative, convenient, and affordable options for earning CEU's. 7. Explore the various topics offered online at www.OnlineCE.com and select one area each month that you would like to learn about. Revisit the topic that you have selected during the time you have set aside for professional development each month and begin to take courses available under that topic. 8. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have any questions or need assistance getting started with your online experience. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Our friendly staff is available to help you find the course that's right for you. 9. During your online experience, you may print out a hard copy of the course materials so that you may read them without staying online. Remember that you may learn at your own pace and your course will remain on your Welcome page until you have completed it. 10. Remember to Have Fun! Learning is an ongoing process! The more knowledge you gain, the more questions you will have! If you have any questions, or need further assistance, please feel free to direct your inquiries to [EMAIL PROTECTED] We look forward to seeing you online in the near future. 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