Accreditation Information

The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) is pleased to offer continuing education credit hours to counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, nurses, physicians, and certain other healthcare professionals for the 2016 International Symposia for Contemplative Studies Conference. Attendees may earn up to 15.5 CE/CME hours depending upon which sessions are attended. Please reference the CE program for detailed continuing education information, course content, CE course completion requirements, and information on how to take your online evaluation to earn your CE Certificate of Completion. Sessions must be completed in full to obtain CE/CME credit. Be sure to review the speaker/planner conflict of interest disclosures prior to registering. The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) has been approved to offer continuing education and continuing medical education (except where otherwise noted) by the following guilds. Please note this information will be updated as the conference planning evolves.

ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS: Provider approved by CFAAP/CAADAC, Provider #4N-86-074-0117 for 1 hour per contact hour. CAADAC is an ICRC member that has reciprocity with most ICRC member states.

COUNSELORS & MFTs: IAHB is approved by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (License #168-000119). This course meets the qualifications for MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider # PCE 36). IAHB has been approved by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists to provide CE offerings for MFTs. Provider Number 154.

EDUCATORS: The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior has been approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (WESPSB), a member of NASDTEC, as a Clock Hour Provider for Educators. Learners may claim one Clock Hour for each activity hour attended. Please contact your individual state boards for information regarding reciprocity and any additional requirements.

NURSES: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (BRN Provider CEP#2672) for 1 CE hour per contact hour.

The Institute for Advancement of Human Behavior accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

PHYSICIANS: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB), and the Mind and Life Institute. IAHB is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. IAHB designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ per hour attended. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: IAHB is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IAHB maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Notice to Psychologists- Please remember to check speaker/planner conflict-of-interest disclosures prior to registering at www.iahb.org/disclosure-info.html

SOCIAL WORKERS: This course meets the qualifications for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE-36). As an approved continuing education provider for the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, IAHB offers continuing education for Texas licensed social workers in compliance with the rules of the board. License No. 3876; MC 1982, PO Box 149347, Austin, TX 78714, (512) 719-3521.

Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior, #1426, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 3/16/2016 – 3/16/2017. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1 clinical continuing education clock hours per hour attended.

PLEASE NOTE: Many state boards accept offerings accredited by national or other state organizations. If your state is not listed, please check with your professional licensing board to determine whether the accreditations listed are accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This advanced workshop includes descriptions, videotapes, audiotapes, and/or reenactments of actual therapy sessions. Some of the case material may contain graphic descriptions of violence, sexual activity, or other content which could be disturbing, especially to participant who themselves have had similar experiences. The workshop is intended for healthy professionals and advanced students, who participate in at their own risk. If you find portions of the program upsetting, or if you need assistance for any other reason, please notify the instructor or program coordinator.