CE Activity Approval
Get your Continuing Education Activity approved by the Ohio Nurses Association.
Offer quality continuing education programming and award contact hours to learners by getting your activity approved by ONA. We are an approver through the Ohio Board of Nursing. We are able to accept applications from individuals or organizations without any geographic restriction. Our experienced staff will make sure that you have all of the necessary components to make your CE program a success.
The Ohio Nurses Association is an Ohio Board of Nursing approver of continuing education. (OBN-001-91)
Fees
| 0.1 – 1.0 contact hours | $90 |
| 1.1 -3.0 contact hours | $110 |
| 3.1 – 4.0 contact hours | $150 |
| 4.1 – 7.0 contact hours | $230 |
| 7.1 – 8.0 contact hours | $255 |
| 8.1 – 14 contact hours | $345 |
| 14.1 -16 contact hours | $400 |
| 16.1 – above | $450 |
| Expedited Apps (Less than 6 weeks) | $225 + cost of application |
Rules for Applying
- Complete application and payment must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the activity or will incur the expedited fee. Applications with less than 2 weeks to the event date will not be considered.
- Individual activity applications are only accepted through our application software.
- Applications will not be processed until application fee is received.
- During processing, we will contact the applicant via email if we require additional information.
- You may check on the status of your application through the ONAapply software (link to ONA Apply), at any time.
- Commercial entities are not eligible to apply for approval of activities or as a provider unit. A commercial entity is defined as an organization that produces, distributes, markets or re-sells products used by or on patients.
Video Help for IA Application Completion
Individual Activity Application – Additional Forms
After Approval
Once your program has been presented, please complete the Post Activity Survey within 30 days of the end of the event. If your activity is enduring, complete at the end of the calendar year.
The Ohio Nurses Association is an Ohio Board of Nursing approver of continuing education. (OBN-001-91)
Need Assistance?
Contact:
Brittany Turner, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNEcl
Director of Continuing Education
education@ohnurses.org
Sandy Swearingen
CE Specialist
sswearingen@ohnurses.org
Support available during ONA’s regular business hours.
Approved Provider Unit Information
An approved provider unit has the authority to plan, implement, and evaluate its own continuing education activities during the three-year period of provider unit approval.
Provider units pay an application review fee every 3 years. Approved Providers may expand the Invoice Payments for Approved Providers header at the bottom of the page to view fees and access payment options for provider invoices.
These fees are paid upon submission of the application.
Who can be a Provider Unit?
In order to be eligible, your organization must meet certain requirements as outlined on page 3 of the Provider Manual.
Need Assistance?
Contact:
Brittany Turner, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNEcl
Director of Continuing Education
education@ohnurses.org
Sandy Swearingen
CE Specialist
sswearingen@ohnurses.org
Support available during ONA’s regular business hours.
Intent to Apply or Re-apply as a Provider Unit
Please use this form to indicate your intent to apply (or re-apply) as a provider unit for continuing education through the Ohio Nurses Association. This will enable us to verify your eligibility. If you are a new applicant, a fee of $150 is due with your intent to apply. Once you receive confirmation that you are eligible to apply as a provider unit, you may submit your provider application. Expand the Invoice Payment for Approved Providers header at the bottom of the page to pay your fee.
Manual, Forms, and Resources for Provider Units
Invoice Payment for Approved Providers
Use the buttons below to make an online payment for your Approved Provider Unit or Intent to Apply invoice.
Intent to Apply Fee for New Approved Provider Applicants
Approved Provider Unit Application Fee – Non-Hospital Provider Units
Approved Provider Unit Application Fee – Hospital Provider Unit