CEU & SHRM PDC Approvals | Bronze Level | The Caregiving Years Training Academy

CEU & SHRM PDC Approvals

Bronze Level Certified Caregiving Consultant

Earn continuing education credits and professional development credits for your profession

115 CEUs Approved 115 SHRM PDCs Approved

The Bronze Level Certified Caregiving Consultant training program is approved to provide continuing education credits for a wide range of healthcare, human services, and coaching professionals. If you're looking to advance your credentials while developing caregiving expertise, our program offers valuable CEU hours.

We are also a SHRM Recertification Provider, which means HR professionals holding the SHRM-CP℠ or SHRM-SCP℠ designation can earn 115 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward recertification by completing this program.

115
Continuing Education Hours

Approved for multiple professions across all 50 states and select professions in Illinois

115
SHRM Professional Development Credits

Applicable toward SHRM-CP℠ and SHRM-SCP℠ recertification for HR professionals

SHRM Approved Provider

CEU Approvals

✓ Approved Across All 50 States

These professions can earn our full 115 CEUs regardless of where you practice

Certified Dementia Practitioner®

Earn CEU credits toward your Certified Dementia Practitioner® credential renewal

115 hours approved

Certified Senior Advisor®

Advance your Certified Senior Advisor® credentials with caregiving-focused education

115 hours approved

Registered Nurses (RN)

Develop specialized knowledge in family caregiving while earning continuing education

115 hours approved

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Expand your nursing practice with caregiver-centered training

115 hours approved

Professional Coaches

Earn resource development hours for your coaching practice

115 hours approved

Social Workers (LCSW, LMSW, LSW)

Build expertise in family caregiving support for your social work practice

115 hours approved

✓ CCM® Board Certified Case Managers

Pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification

Continuing Education Credit

Our program is pre-approved to provide 115 CE contact hours for CCM® board certified case managers. Your approval details: Activity Code: C00064022 | Approval #: 250002317

Illinois-Based Professionals

If you practice in Illinois, you may also be eligible to earn CEUs for these professions:

Counselor - Professional/Clinical

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Dental Hygienist

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Dietitian/Nutritionist

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Marriage and Family Counselor

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Nursing Home Administrator

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Occupational Therapist

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Physician

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Physical Therapist

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Psychologist

115 hours approved (Illinois)

Respiratory Therapist

115 hours approved (Illinois)

SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs)

✓ Approved for SHRM-CP℠ and SHRM-SCP℠ Recertification

The Caregiving Years Training Academy is a SHRM Recertification Provider. HR professionals can earn PDCs toward recertification by completing this program.

HR Professionals (SHRM-CP℠)

Earn PDCs toward your SHRM Certified Professional recertification while developing specialized expertise in supporting caregiving employees.

115 PDCs approved

Senior HR Professionals (SHRM-SCP℠)

Earn PDCs toward your SHRM Senior Certified Professional recertification while building caregiving consultation and workforce support skills.

115 PDCs approved

Why This Program Qualifies for SHRM PDCs

The Bronze Level CCC program is directly aligned with the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK). It addresses competencies and functional areas that are core to modern HR practice, including:

  • HR Expertise — specialized knowledge in supporting caregiving employees across the Six Caregiving Stages™
  • Consultation — caregiving consultation skills using proven planning sessions and assessment tools
  • Communication — a proven three-part strategy of asking, listening, and validating
  • Ethical Practices — ethics in caregiving consultation and professional practice
  • Global & Cultural Effectiveness — cultural competency in caregiving support
  • Employee Engagement & Diversity and Inclusion — implicit bias awareness and inclusive caregiving support

🏅 How to Claim Your SHRM PDCs

1 Complete the Bronze Level Certified Caregiving Consultant program, including all coursework, hands-on practice requirements, and the certification exam.
2 Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion containing your SHRM Activity ID.
3 Log in to your SHRM certification portal at portal.shrm.org and enter your Activity ID to claim your 115 PDCs.
4 PDCs will be applied toward your SHRM-CP℠ or SHRM-SCP℠ recertification cycle.

Questions about claiming your PDCs? Email Denise and she'll be happy to help.

Not on This List?

🌍 We May Be Approved for Your Profession

We're approved to provide CEUs for healthcare professionals throughout the United States. Our CEU provider, Continuing Education Institute of Illinois, maintains a comprehensive map of approved professions and states.

Check the map on their website (scroll down to see it) to see if we can provide CEUs for your profession in your state. Don't see your profession listed? Email Denise and she'll check with our CEU provider about options for you.

📚 Continuing Education Institute of Illinois

Your CEUs are provided and processed by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois, a trusted provider of continuing education for healthcare and professional licensing boards nationwide.

Earn Your CEUs & PDCs While Gaining Expertise

Enroll in the Bronze Level program and advance both your credentials and your caregiving expertise — whether you hold a healthcare license, social work credential, or SHRM designation.

Thank you for being here!