CE Audit Extension Information

 

June 30 is the deadline to request an extension.

If you were selected for audit because you reported more than 0.5 CE hours but fewer than the 45 CE hour minimum requirement, you may request an extension through August 31. 

Instructions will be outlined in your CE Audit selection e-mail. You will have the option to terminate your certification or participate in the CE Audit extension period that will extend through August 31. The sooner you request your extension, the quicker you can get started on meeting your requirements.

If you do not meet all certification and CE audit requirements by the May 31 deadline and did not request an extension by June 30 of the year in which your CE record is being audited, you will fail the CE Audit and your CDM, CFPP certification will be terminated on July 1. Notice of failing the audit will be sent to the e-mail and mailing address on file in your ANFP record. To become a CDM, CFPP again, you will need to retest in accordance with CBDM policy.

Eligibility for an Extension During CE Audit

Individuals who are selected for the CE Audit may be eligible to request an extension to meet the CE requirements if they fall into the category below. Individuals granted an extension during the CE Audit, will have an additional three months (until August 31) after their current three-year recertification cycle ends on May 31. The sooner you request your extension, the quicker you can get started on meeting your requirements. Individuals are not approved for a CE Audit extension until they receive an e-mail indicating the extension has been granted.

  • If you have reported more than 0.5 CE hours but fewer than 45 CE hours by 11:59 p.m. CT on May 31. Prior to the June 30 deadline, you must:

    • Log into your ANFP record with your username and password.

    • From the red navigation bar, locate My Information and from the dropdown, select My Certification.

      • You will be prompted with a pop-up asking you to select the option to accept an extension or terminate your certification. Follow the prompts and confirm your selection.

What to Expect if You are Granted an Extension

  • You will have immediate access to your My Certification page to begin reporting your CE programs. You will need to meet the minimum requirements of 45 CE hours, nine of which must be related to Sanitation and Safety, and one which must pertain to Professional Ethics by 11:59 p.m. CT on August 31.

  • If you do not meet the minimum requirements by 11:59 PM CT on August 31, your certification will be terminated on September 1 or first business day thereafter. 

  • CBDM will begin to review CE reported and documentation uploaded to your My Certification page beginning September 1 and ending October 31. You will have the opportunity to correct any issues identified by your auditor during this period. You must meet all recertification requirements by 11:59 PM CT on October 31 or your CDM, CFPP certification will be terminated on November 1. You will receive written notice of failing the audit at the email address on file in your ANFP record. You will no longer be allowed to use the CDM, CFPP credential or represent yourself as being CDM, CFPP certified until you re-earn the certification. 
  • CE hours earned in excess of the requirement can not be carried over to the next recertification period.

Informational Video on CE Audit Extension Process

This video presents the following information about the CE Audit process and requirements:

  • Explain the types of eligible CE activities, required documentation, and number of CE hours required to meet CDM, CFPP recertification and CE Audit requirements in accordance with CBDM policy.
  • Describe the actions required to successfully pass the CE Audit when granted an extension during the CE Audit process.
  • Explain how to report CE programs and upload electronically the required documentation via the My Certification page of your ANFP record during the CE Audit extension.

The slides from the webinar are available here.

To Learn More about Recertification and CE Audit Requirements