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These offerings must directly qualify toward recertification as defined in the AHIMA Guide. Granting prior approval does not constitute endorsement of the program’s content or sponsor. This guide addresses:  \n• How to become an ACEP approved provider (organization/individual)  \n• Benefits of provider status  \n• How to obtain program approval (processes and documentation)  \n• Instructor/Course Developer qualifications  \n• Approved teaching methodologies  \n• How to calculate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (what is and isn’t eligible)  \n• Program evaluation requirements  \n• Post-event requirements  \n• Associated fees  \n• Provider audits (standard and triggered)  \n• List of AHIMA domains for content purposes  \n• Required documentation format (examples provided)  \n• Instructions on navigating the ACEP Portal  \nQuestions?  \nSend your questions or comments via [PriorApproval@ahima.org](PriorApproval@ahima.org)  \nSECTION I: TWO-PART APPLICATION PROCESS  \nThe ACEP application process is twofold. First, an entity must qualify to become an ACEP provider based upon the criteria below. Second, once approved, each educational offering must be submitted for review and approval.  \nBecoming an Approved Provider  \nI. Eligibility  \n• Organizational: Companies, firms, hospitals, associations, and other corporate entities that provide qualifying educational content intended for either in-house or external training; maintain an active website providing information on educational offerings; and possess the means to monitor participation, distribute certificates of attendance, and maintain records  \n• Nonprofits: Nonprofit entities are held to the same criteria as organizational providers but are eligible fora 10 percent discount on submission fees. 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Requirements and Process  \nThe following information, in the recommended format, is necessary for approval consideration.  \nIntended Audience: ACEP providers may request prior approval of CEUs for program attendees holding any of the following credentials:  \n• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®)  \n• Registere","cbCaipoUwMtBij47","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipoUwMtBij47","pdf",39620962,27,"English","# Program Overview and Contact Info\n# How to Become a Provider/Benefits\n# Requirements/Processes\n# Fees\n# Provider Audit\n# HIIM Domains\n# Documentation Format (examples)\n# Navigating the ACEP Portal","[{\"question\":\"What is the ACEP program and what can approved providers award?\",\"answer\":\"The ACEP program lets approved third-party providers award AHIMA credit hours for qualifying continuing education products. 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