Recertification Process

AAERT may assist an individual holding an AAERT certification with tracking CEUs earned and sending notifications regarding recertification dates, but the individual is responsible for knowing and following the requirements to maintain their credential.

As a courtesy to individuals holding AAERT credentials, AAERT may publish on its website a list of courses and/or approved schools that individuals may use to acquire CEUs relevant to their credential. AAERT does not endorse any specific person, product, resource, or service as a means of preparing for or achieving certification. Individuals are encouraged to review the examination blueprint to identify creditable CEUs related to the Knowledge Domains and topics listed in the exam blueprint.

CER Exam Blueprint

CET Exam Blueprint

CDR Exam Blueprint

To recertify, certified members must submit 3.0 CEU credits (1 hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU) every three (3) years and pay the $100 Recertification Fee in their Member Dashboard before their designation expires. Please note that CEUs that meet the Exam Blueprint for ANY AAERT credentials can be applied to ALL of your AAERT credentials. Any certified member who fails to recertify by the deadline assigned to their certification will lose their designation and will be removed from our certified member list.

Once a member earns a designation, AAERT requires the certified individual to recertify every three (3) years and keep their annual Professional level membership dues active and current to maintain earned certifications.

CER / CDR/ CET Recertification Policies and Procedures:

Completed recertification applications must be received by the due date of the AAERT member’s expiration of the third year of the CER / CDR / CET anniversary date and accompanied by the $100 recertification fee. It is the responsibility of the member to know their recertification date. It can be found on the certificate you received from AAERT upon passing your certification exam, and also in your Member Dashboard. 

If a member holds more than one certification with AAERT, they must submit the recertification application and pay the $100 recertification fee for each AAERT certification they hold 

All continuing education units (CEUs) must be accumulated within the past three years. 

CEU activities are applied to all certifications held. I.e., if a member holds two or three certifications, they only need to submit 3.0 CEUs in the three-year period. 

Designees who fail to recertify by the anniversary date deadline lose their designation and are removed from the CER / CDR / CET directory and must cease all usage of the CER / CDR / CET designation. 

Expired CERs / CDRs / CETs must re-apply and pass the complete current online exam in order to regain legal use of the CER / CDR / CET designation. All CERs / CDRs / CETs who are approved for recertification will receive written notification and a new certificate and number. AAERT will consider making exceptions to the policies in place for recertification for CERs / CDRs / CETs who have been unable to recertify due to one or more of the following acceptable reasons:

✔ Serious illness of self or an immediate family member 

✔ Short and / or long term disability 

✔ Job loss 

✔ Family leave 

✔ Military duty 

CER / CDR / CET Recertification Application Instructions 

1. You must have a minimum of 3.0 CEU credits that have been approved before the recertification application may be submitted. 

2. To recertify, log into your account and click Recertification Application at the bottom of your Member Dashboard. 

3. Recertification applications must be complete, or they will be returned. 

Recertification Fees:  Recertification - Due by Membership Expiration Date in your 3rd year  $100

CEUs

UPLOADING CEUs: To upload CEUs for credit: 1) Log into the AAERT website; 2) Navigate to the bottom of your "Dashboard"; 3) Click on "Add Credit." 4) Select "Self Reported." NOTE: 1 hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU. Please allow 5 business days for review and approval.

• CEU Program Rules
• FAQ
• If you would like to receive PRE-APPROVAL of your course/activity/event, please use the AAERT Pre-Approval CEU Request Form

Ways to Earn CEUs

CEU can be earned by completing professional development activities including courses, conferences, webinars, etc. that are applicable to the credential's Exam Specifications “blueprint.” The blueprints govern the competency requirements for each credential and provide the outline of topics for the examinations as well as any continuing education topics. Certificants should base their choice of continuing education programs on the blueprint for their credential.

AAERT Involvement

• AAERT Conference Attendance: .10 CEU per hour
• Speak or Present at an AAERT or Industry Meeting: .25 CEU per session
• Actively holding an AAERT Committee position: .25 CEU per year

Here are some ways to earn CEUs. See Program Rules and FAQ to learn what is considered an approved CEU.

• Visit the approved schools page for links to each school's courses for continuing education.
• Visit our AAERT Annual Sponsors, who often provide free webinars and other CEU offerings.
• Make sure your member login email address is up to date and watch your email inbox for communications from AAERT regarding other CEU offerings and opportunities.
• Join AAERT's Facebook group and follow our other social media accounts for more news on CEU opportunities.

Please note: AAERT does not endorse any specific person, product, resource, or service as a means of earning the CEUs that are required to maintain their credential. Candidates are encouraged to plan their own continuing education plan by reviewing the examination blueprint.

Certification Emeritus Status

• CERs / CDRs / CETs reaching retirement age may apply to receive Emeritus Status. Emeritus Status will allow you to maintain a CER, CDR, and/or CET designation without reapplying for future recertification. To qualify, you must be at least 59 years of age, must have held an active CER, CDR, and/or CET designation, and have been a member in good standing for at least a continuous 6-year period.
• The member must submit an essay (200 - 400 words) describing how your certification designation has helped you in your professional life and why you believe it's important to maintain the designation(s).
• To apply for an Emeritus Status, you must complete the Recertification Application on your AAERT Dashboard.
• Upon approval of your Emeritus Status, a new CER, CDR, and/or CET certificate will be issued with no assigned expiration date.
• To maintain Emeritus Status once approved, you must remain a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER of AAERT in good standing.
• Emeritus Status - Due by Membership Expiration Date in your third​ year: $150 one-time fee.
• Note: Once an applicant submits the required documentation and essay, and their Emeritus status is approved, the status will take effect from the approval date onward and will not be applied retroactively.