Prior to the Independent Study:

1. Decide on the activity for which you want to earn CEUs. Keep in mind that the Independent Study (IS) will require you to answer questions such as What and Why you want to do the activity? What are your specific goals? How will you accomplish these goals?  How will you show what you have learned?  How much time will the activity involve?

2. Complete, sign and return the Independent Study Plan (ISP) form by email or mail. We will discuss your ideas and number of CEUs to be earned. A maximum of 2.0 CEUs can be awarded for each Independent Study.  Independent Study CEUs are not calculated on 1:1 ratio. The CEUs earned depends on the project. The CMP Sponsor will make that determination.

3. Payment: If you are a SCRID or Affiliate Chapter member, the cost of each Independent Study is $25, upon membership verification. If you are not a member, the cost is $50 per Independent Study. This payment is non-refundable. Make checks payable to SCRID or pay online by credit card at: www.scrid.org.

During the Independent Study:

5. When you are actually doing the activity, you must LOG (dates/times) and JOURNAL (describe what you did). The LOG documents your time and assists in determining the number of CEUs you have earned. The JOURNAL documents your efforts and will show what you accomplished during each session.  If you use any handouts, include copies of them when you submit your supporting Independent Study documentation.

Upon completion of the Independent Study:

6. Submit your supporting documentation, all information pertinent to the IS noted in your Independent Study Plan. Upon receiving your documents they will be reviewed to ensure that it meets the standards and goals agreed upon in your ISP. In addition, the CEUs and content areas will also be re-evaluated and updated if necessary. Once the review process has been completed, the paperwork will be filed with RID.

7. Keep copies of everything for your records.