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Provider Conduct

To attain approval, providers must submit one course for evaluation. Once approved, a provider may develop and offer additional courses, each of which must meet the same CTEC education standards and requirements. Providers are required to renew with CTEC each year. Providers are also subject to periodic reviews and audits.
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Education providers must submit one course for evaluation. Search “education provider applications” on our website.

Separate approval is required for each type of education. You must submit separate applications.

You are required to renew annually.  Renewals run from October 1-December 31. 

Periodic reviews and audits are required. Periodic reviews are conducted once every three years.

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