Full course description
This renewal application is intended for certificate holders with a certificate that is expired at least 2 years but not more than 4 years expired.
To verify the status of your certificate, please use the verification tool available on our website: https://www.nhcocert.com/verification/
A total of 20 Continuing Education (CE) hours is required for this renewal application. Applications cannot be approved without CE documentation, and work hours, employer letters, or similar documentation cannot be accepted in place of CE hours.
Please ensure your 20 CE hours are completed through our approved provider:
After completing your hours, obtain the summary report or transcript from your CE provider, as this documentation must be uploaded with your renewal application.
Please note the following important requirements:
- CE hours must be completed within 6 months of your renewal application submission date.
- You have 60 days from the date of purchase to submit your renewal application with approvable documentation.
- The 60-day timeframe begins on the date the application is purchased.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as your CE documentation is ready to allow sufficient time for processing and approval.
Please ensure you are purchasing the correct renewal application, as renewal application fees are non-refundable. Purchasing the incorrect application will result in the denial of your renewal request.
- Applications will be reviewed within seven (7) business days, and an approval or denial notification will be sent to candidates via email.
- If renewal requirements are not met, candidates will have thirty (30) days from the denial notification to address outstanding requirements.
- Approved reissued certificates will be sent via email.
- Renewal denials can be appealed within thirty (30) days of notification.
The CET Renewal Application fee is non-refundable.

