The major portion of the Continuing Education Contact Hour (CECH) application review and reporting process falls on SOPHE staff, National SOPHE has adopted a policy to charge for the services where co-sponsorship is only for continuing education credits. A one-time fee will cover the cost of application review, record-keeping, technical assistance, and administrative services.

Fees are based on an administrative fee and the number of CECH approved for the event.

i. Administrative fee: $100.00

ii. Number of CECH approved:

a. 2- 10 CECH approved* $350.00
b. 11- 20 CECH approved* $500.00
c. 21+ * fee based on application

*Based on the total number of sessions the fee price may increase.

Timeline and Reporting Structure

i. Applications for SOPHE co-sponsorship submitted within the following deadlines
would have the following fees:

a. 10 weeks prior to the program, the application fee as stated above.
b. 8 weeks prior to the program, the application fee as stated above,
plus $100.00 late fee.
c. 6 weeks prior to the program, the application fee as stated above,
plus a $200.00 rush fee.
d. Under 6 weeks prior to the program, the application fee as stated
above plus a $600.00 rush fee.

ii. CECH application and all required forms are to be submitted to the Continuing Education Event Review Committee at least 30 prior to the event for CECH recommendations.

iii. Co-sponsoring organizations are also required to submit the Co-Sponsored Post Event Summary and CECH Report sheets within 30 days after the event.

iv. Once confirmed, forms to complete CECH Review and Reporting; Application and Post Event Summary and CECH Report.

Reports submitted after 30 days must enclose a late fee of $100.00.

For more information, email education@sophe.org.