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Lifelong Learning & Professional Development

Support your professional development with Lifelong Learning & Professional Development continuing education courses.

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Overview

If you are looking to continue your higher education and excel in your career, Lifelong Learning & Professional Development (formally Continuing Education) is a great place to start. Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development programs will support your professional development while fulfilling the mandatory California Board of Psychology and California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensure requirements. Our programs are designed to help psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical counselors, clinical social workers, and others advance in their respective professional environments. Lifelong Learning & Professional Development psychology courses are delivered online and in a classroom format.

To view a list of courses and register for our psychology program, visit the Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development (formally Continuing Education) website.

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About Lifelong Learning & Professional Development

Accreditation

Alliant University Lifelong Learning & Professional Development program is approved by:

  • The American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alliant University maintains responsibility for its Lifelong Learning & Professional Development programs and content.
  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to provide continuing education for LPCCs, MFTs and LCSWs (provider #PCE234)
  • The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide continuing education for nurses (provider # CEP17538

Licensure Requirements

To find out which classes are required for your licensure renewal or initial licensure, please visit the appropriate Board website:

Interested in Teaching a Continuing Education Course

Thank you for your interest in the Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development.   

  • APA-sponsored CEs are accepted by other mental health professional licenses depending on the state.
  • Courses must be pertinent to the theory, practice, and methodology of psychology; must be taught at the post-doctoral level; and must enable a psychologist to provide better psychological care to the consumer.
  • Materials submitted must clearly demonstrate how the course meets these requirements.

We look forward to working together. To support compliance with APA standards, we kindly request that proposal packets submitted for review include the following information:

1. APA Promotional Material Document

    Please complete the APA Promotional Material Document.  The Learning Objectives information should match the information provided in the Evaluation Form.

    2. Sign In / Out Sheet – Alliant CE – Instructions

      DAY OF THE WORKSHOP

      1. Please designate someone to monitor the sign- in/out sheets we use to award the CE’s certificates.
      2. The person must ensure that participants sign-in at the beginning of the workshop and sign-out at the end.
      3. We cannot award CE’s certificates to participants who arrive 15 minutes late to the workshop or to those who leave early.
      4. A designated person must distribute and collect evaluations at the CE’s conclusion. 
      5. Note:  We cannot award partial CE credit unless the sessions are approved separately.

      3. On-Site Registration Form for CE Credits-Alliant / Payment

      Please find attached on-site registration form for participants.  Please include a list of payments in a single email and check. 

      Please make checks payable to:  Alliant University

      Address:
      Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development
      Alliant University
      10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131-1799

      *The issued certificates cover for states and licenses that accept APA sponsored CEs and NCBB sponsored CEs.

      All proposals and related questions should be forwarded electronically to ce@alliant.edu  Please allow at least one month for course review and approval.

      FAQ

      What is Lifelong Learning & Professional Development at Alliant?

      Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development (formally Continuing Education (CE) programs address current mental health issues, fulfill mandatory California Board of Psychology and California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensure requirements.  Our courses are designed to help psychologists, family therapists, professional clinical counselors and clinical social workers stay ahead in their respective professional environments.

      Alliant’s Lifelong Learning & Professional Development courses are delivered through a variety of distance learning technologies.

      • Fully online
      • Asynchronous so you can work at your own pace, and
      • Are open enrollment.    

      What are my licensure requirements?

      To find out which classes are required for your licensure renewal, please visit the appropriate Board website:

      • California Board of Psychology

      http://psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce.shtml 

      http://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/lic-renewal.shtml

      Contact Information for Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development at Alliant:  

      ce@alliant.edu

      Alliant University – Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development
      10455 Pomerado Rd., San Diego, CA 92131

      Are Alliant Credits Board approved?

      Alliant University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alliant University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

      Alliant University Lifelong Learning & Professional Development is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide Continuing Education for Nurses (provider # CEP17538).

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      Alliant University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4469. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Alliant University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

      Note: Our NBCC approval is for live seminar/workshops only. Our online courses do not qualify for NBCC approval. 

      Who is responsible for reporting my continuing education units?

      All continuing education participants are responsible for reporting their own hours.  For information about mandatory CE requirements for your profession, please contact:

      California Psychological Association
           MCEP Accrediting Agency
           3835 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 240
           Sacramento, CA 95834-1955
           Phone: 916.286.7980
           https://www.cpapsych.org/

      California Board of Behavioral Sciences
           1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-200
           Sacramento, CA 95834
           Phone: 916.574.7830
           http://www.bbs.ca.gov/

      California Board of Registered Nursing
           1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 150
           Sacramento, CA 95843
           Phone: 916.322.3350
           http://www.rn.ca.gov/

      * If you are outside of California, contact your state association.

      What is the course attendance policy? 

      To earn full continuing education credit for a course, 100% attendance is required. Late arrivals beyond a grace period of 15 minutes will not be allowed. Partial credit, i.e., less than the course’s approved number of hours, cannot be granted.

      What is the withdrawal & cancellation policy?

      Withdrawing or Canceling Before the Course Start Date (online course):

      Refunds for online courses are only granted to those who have not logged into the course.

      Should you need to withdraw or cancel your enrollment from an online course, you are eligible to receive a full refund if you notify ce@alliant.edu.

      Refunds will only be given for up to one year after the original date of purchase. 

      Does Alliant Lifelong Learning & Professional Development offer discounts on any courses?

      • CSPP, USIU, Alliant Alumni and current Alliant Student receive a 20% off discount for course fees.
      • Alliant current students receive a 50% off discount for pre-licensure course fees only.
      • Alliant Core Faculty receive a 100% discount for course fees.
      • Alliant Adjunct Faculty receive a 25% discount for course fees.
      • Veterans, Military and Veteran/Military partner receive a 20% off discount for course fees.
      • Member of the California Psychological Association 10% off discount for course fees.
      • Member of the California Psychological Association (Newly Graduate) 20% discount for course fees.
      • ACA for Counselors10% off discount for course fees.
      • NASW for social workers10% off discount for course fees.
      • AAMFT for MFTs 10% off discount for course fees.
      • SIOP for Organizational Psychologists 10% off discount for course fees.
        County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health 10% off discount for course fees.

      Note:  Pre-requisite courses do not qualify for discount.
       

      Does Lifelong Learning & Professional Development at Alliant offer any payment installment plans?

      No, all Lifelong Learning & Professional Development courses must be paid for in full prior to or at the time of the course.

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