Apply for Continuing Education

The International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) has changed its Nursing Continuing Education (CE) provider for accreditation of our educational programs.  The change will necessitate some additional information and additional requirements for ALL educational programs, local as well as international.   One of the new requirements is that all educational programs must be reviewed by the ITNS Education Committee.   Due to the extensive review process, it is very important to have the application for your educational event completed and submitted to the CE Coordinator for review no less than SIX (6) weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

ITNS is also approved by The American Board of Transplant Certification (ABTC) as a provider of Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs). Under this providership, we are able to offer continuing educational credits for those holding CPTC, CCTC, and CCTN certification. The CEPTC process will not be greatly affected by the changes in the Nursing CE provider but for simplicity we will require the same forms for either educational request.

Under the guidelines set by our current and future Nursing Continuing Education provider and ABTC, we are able to grant recognition to programs that meet established standards based on predetermined criteria.  Approval assures participants that programs  meet professional continuing education standards, and provides participants with continuing education credit for:

• Renewal of  RN licensure
• Re-certification requirements for Certified Procurement and Clinical Transplant Coordinators and Transplant Nurses
• Institutional continuing education requirements

How to Apply

• Submit program Continuing Education Approval Application (PDF)

• Submit one copy of each of the required documentation listed in the Application Documentation section below.

• Enclose check or credit card information for processing fee.

• Programs will not be granted approval if any required documentation is missing or if the required fee is unpaid.

Application Documentation

The following information is needed when applying for both ABTC and Nursing CE credits.  All of the information must be present when submitting the application.

• Date, time, place, and title of educational program.
• Copy of the program flyer or brochure.  On ALL flyers or brochures the following info needs to be put in writing:  “An application has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association.  Nurses may call to inquire about contact hours"  AND “Category __  Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification ( CEPTCs) have been applied for through the American Board of Transplant Certification ( ABTC).” ( the appropriate Category I or III that has been applied for should  be stated in the brochure.)
• Program description – i.e. workshop or chapter meeting speaker
• Program Objectives
• Program schedule and content outline
• Behavioral objectives for the educational offering.
• Title for each session with name of speaker, (2) behavioral objectives and (2) clinical references.
• Speaker objective / outline form.  An outline must be documented for each behavioral objective. Speaker Objective Methods Form (editable PDF) and Speaker Objective Methods Instructions Example (PDF)
• Biographical sheet filled out and signed by all speaker(s) and planning committee chair person. Download Speaker/Planner Biographical Form (editable PDF)
• Speaker/Author Terms and Conditions (PDF)

After the educational program has been completed, a list of all attendees with their addresses and a copy of the evaluations must be sent to the ITNS CE Coordinator for documentation. 

Processing Timeline

Completed applications, documentation, and fees must be received at least six weeks prior to the date of the educational program.  Materials sent by fax and express mail will still require SIX (6) weeks for processing, from the date of receipt.  Retroactive credits are not awarded.

Approval Notification

Notification of program approval and the number of contact hours to be awarded to the registrants will be sent from ITNS office to the applicant and mailing address stated on the application.  Notification by email is also available.

Program Approval Fees

Length of each Program                          ITNS Chapter Fee

Up to 4 contact hours                                     $ 175.00  

4.5 – 12 contact hours                                    $ 325.00   

12.5 – 20 contact hours                                  $ 450.00 

Please send the CE information to the ITNS CE Coordinator either three different ways:

By FAX: 734-615-2223, Attn: Vicki Shieck
By EMAIL: vickys@umich.edu
By US MAIL:   
Vicki Shieck, RN, BSN
7205 Wilson Drive
Dexter, MI  48130

Post Program Follow-up

It is required by both the nursing CE board and ABTC that the summary and evaluations from your meeting be submitted back to the  ITNS CE Coordinator within 30 days after your program.  In addition, documentation of your educational needs assessment should be sent with the documentation. Download Needs Assessment Form in MS Word format