Continuing education for healthcare and human services professions across your organization
Expand the knowledge and skills of your clinicians so they can provide a better quality of care. Our CEU courses are designed by subject matter experts and mapped to real-world care scenarios that staff encounter daily.
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4,500+ Accredited Courses Across Every Specialty
Whether your staff are DSPs, nurses, behavioral health techs, or program managers, we have accredited CE content designed specifically for their roles.
HCBS & Waiver Services
1,200+ courses covering waiver programs, service coordination, and Medicaid compliance across all 50 states.
Behavioral Health
Mental health, substance use, trauma-informed care, and ABA training for behavioral health professionals.
Clinical & Nursing
CEU-eligible clinical courses for RNs, LPNs, CNAs covering pharmacology, wound care, and specialty topics.
IDD & Developmental
Specialized content for intellectual and developmental disability support professionals and program staff.
Compliance & Regulatory
HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, mandatory reporting, and state-specific regulatory training.
Leadership & Management
Continuing education for supervisors, program managers, and emerging leaders across health and human services.
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Trusted Accreditation You Can Count On
Trust Waiver Academy content to be accurate, fresh, engaging, and accredited. Our courses are jointly accredited through partnerships with leading healthcare education bodies — including ANCC, ACPE, IACET, NASW, and state-specific licensing boards.
- ANCC-accredited nursing CE courses
- IACET-approved CEU program for continuing education
- State board-approved courses for social work, counseling, and behavioral health
- DSP Core Competency aligned curriculum in all 50 states
- Certificate tracking integrated with your compliance dashboard
How It Works
Delivering CE That Actually Gets Done
Assign by Role & License
Auto-assign state- and role-specific CE requirements to each staff member at hire and renewal.
Learn Anywhere
Mobile-first delivery means staff can complete CE on their phone, tablet, or desktop — anytime.
Track & Verify
Real-time dashboards show completion status, hours earned, and upcoming renewal deadlines.
Generate Certificates
Staff receive verified certificates instantly. Admins can export reports for audits in one click.
Field Guide
CE Requirements at a Glance: Who Needs What
Continuing education obligations differ dramatically by role and license. Here's what renewal typically looks like across the roles most common in HCBS organizations.
| Role | Typical Requirement | Renewal Cycle | Governing Body | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 20–30 contact hrs | Every 2 years | State Board of Nursing | Varies by state; some require specific topics (e.g., opioid prescribing, implicit bias) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 20–24 contact hrs | Every 2 years | State Board of Nursing | Several states also require jurisprudence or ethics hours |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 12 in-service hrs | Annually | Federal (42 CFR §483.95) + State | Federal minimum for facility-based CNAs; many states set higher bars |
| Direct Support Professional (DSP) | 12–24 hrs | Annually | State Medicaid / Waiver Agency | Set per waiver program — often includes required refreshers like abuse reporting and rights |
| Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) | 30 CE hrs (typical) | Every 2 years | State Licensing Board | Most boards require an ethics component each cycle |
| BCBA | 32 CEUs | Every 2 years | BACB | Must include 4 ethics CEUs and 3 supervision CEUs if supervising |
| RBT | Competency reassessment | Annually | BACB | Annual renewal requires a supervisor-completed competency reassessment, not CE hours |
Carryover rules vary
Some boards let extra hours roll into the next cycle; most don't. Never assume — check your board's carryover policy before banking hours.
Audits are random
Licensing boards audit a percentage of renewals every cycle. Keep certificates for at least 4 years — the platform stores them automatically.
Live vs. self-paced limits
Several states cap how many self-paced online hours count toward renewal. Blended requirements are common for clinical licenses.
"I can say to new staff members, 'You don't have to go anywhere to get your CEUs. You could take it right from your couch or in your office.'"
Training Director
Community Behavioral Health Center
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Industry Accreditations
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