12 CECs need to be accumulated by Professional and Associate Members over each two-year cycle and cannot be carried over. A minimum of 8 CECs need to be obtained from activities within the "Aromatherapy" category, and up to 4 CECs can be obtained from activities within the "Non-aromatherapy" category.
*Credits will not be given for workshops designed that predominantly include material an Associate or Professional member received as part of their formal training. Topics NOT eligible for CEC credits may include, but are not limited to, the following: an introduction to aromatherapy, a review of essential oil Latin names, conventional blending techniques, and overall benefits of essential oils.
With each annual membership renewal package, members will be asked to submit a CEC activity form that lists their CEC activities, the number of CECs claimed, and copies of the required paperwork as evidence of their attendance.
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CATEGORY; AROMATHERAPY (8 CECS)
| CE Activity | Evidence | CE Credits |
| BCAPA events and sponsored workshops | BCAPA attendance certificates |
One full day event = 4
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| BCAPA Chapter meetings | - Meeting convener will give the names of attendees to the BCAPA secretary - Notes to the BCAPA secretary |
One meeting without notes =1 Person who compiles notes = 1 bonus CEC
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| Aromatherapy-based workshops offered by approved instructors or credible industry presenters about aromatherapy and the use of essential oils | - Attendance certificate OR content outline - Registration/payment receipt(s) |
One full day event = 4 |
| Aromatherapy research, writing of relevant book reviews or articles for the BCAPA newsletter or other professional journals | - Research protocol and results - Review(s) or article(s) |
Min. 500 words (1 page) = 1-2 Min. 1000 words (2 pages) = 2-4 Min. 2000 words (max. 6 pages) = 3-6 |
CATEGORY: NON-AROMATHERAPY (4 CECS)
| CE Activity | Evidence | CE Credits |
| Teaching or training in other modalities such as: hot stone, spa, and yoga therapies, reiki, herbalism, massage, reflexology, traditional medicine/Ayurveda, acupuncture, naturopathy, energy therapy (light, colour, and/or crystals),visualization, Anthroposophical medicine, and meditation | - Attendance certificate OR content outline - Registration/payment receipt(s) * Teachers – relevant qualifications/outline of course material |
A maximum of 2 |
| Teaching or training in teacher education, research techniques, or business development (e.g. customer relation, computers, marketing, and management) | - Attendance certificate OR content outline - Registration/payment receipt(s) Teachers- relevant qualifications/outline of course material |
A maximum of 2 |
| Volunteer work such as: helping with BCAPA hosted events, or services that lead to a greater awareness of the use of essential oils and aromatherapy in the community (e.g. public workshop and health fair participation) | - Name, location, day, and time of event - Description of service - Contact information for the volunteer organizer Presenters- content outline |
A maximum of 2 |
| BCAPA Director | One full year of service | A maximum of 1 |