ECHO Idaho provides high-quality, easily accessible, relevant, and free continuing education and professional development for health care professionals and educators in Idaho. This guide is intended to help you claim the type of credit that fits your professional role.

Credit Types Explained

Dual-licensed professionals seeking Continuing Education (CE/CME):

All Pupil Service Staff in Idaho are required to complete six credits for certification renewal or provide a current occupational license issued by the appropriate Idaho state licensing board to the State Department of Education. For participants seeking credits to apply to their healthcare license refer to ECHO Idaho’s Continuing Education page for additional information regarding CE/CME credits by profession. Claim credit for attending any of ECHO Idaho’s sessions.

Professional Development (PD) Credit for Educators:

Participation in 15 live and/or asynchronous sessions is equivalent to one (1) semester credit hour. Participants will have the opportunity to earn two (2) semester credit hours by attending 30 sessions. Credits are offered in partnership with the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and will be transcribed through the University of Idaho.

Note: Participants seeking PD for educators must complete credit claiming by 6/30/2025.