Continuing education is one way for onsite professionals to maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve high standards in the onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) industry. Continuing education units (CEUs) provide individuals with recognition for their efforts to update and broaden their knowledge or skills through participation in continuing education activities. By saving CEU certificates and/or stamped agendas, onsite professionals can keep a record of their training. The primary purpose of tracking CEUs is as a training confirmation for those who seek to renew their OWTS professional registration or license, or to maintain other credentials. CEU records are frequently used by individuals to give an employer, prospective employer or client information about continuing education and training pertinent to their occupation. CEU requirements are found in regulations 19 CSR 20-3.070 for licensed inspectors and 19 CSR 20-3.080 for all other registered professionals.
CEU Requirements: This document lists the CEU requirements by type and renewal period.
Online CEU Courses: Online courses available for CEU credit.
CEU Tracking Tool: This tool will assist you with tracking of your CEUs and determining your balance after inputting your registration/licensure information. Use of this tool is not required.
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A job aid was created to assist professionals on how to use the CEU Tracking tool by the Missouri Smallflows Organization (MSO). This short video is intended to help you become familiar with using the tracking tool effectively. To view the video, click here.
- NOTE: CEU credit is not given for this video.
Non Pre-approved CEUs: This form is to be used request credit for a class that was not pre-approved for credit. All course information must be sent to the program with the request for verification.
Obtaining CEUs does not result in automatic renewal of your license/registration. Renewal packets are mailed approximately 45 days prior to expiration. You must complete all steps of the renewal process in order to be issued a new ID. Renewals received more than 45 days after the expiration date are REQUIRED to complete the initial licensure/registration process including training and fees as required by regulations.
Select CEU Approval Criteria
Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Effective May 30, 2009, the number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) needed for renewal has changed. If you are an onsite professional renewing for the first time, you will need to have acquired a minimum of twenty (20) CEUs of which eight (8) must meet select criteria as shown in the example subject matter below.
The minimum number of CEUs is less when onsite professionals renew for the second, third, or more times as follows:
Basic Installers [PAGE NOT FOUND] will need to complete eight (8) CEUs for renewal
Advanced Installers [PAGE NOT FOUND] will need to complete twelve (12) CEUs of which eight (8) must meet select criteria to renew
Onsite Soil Evaluators [PAGE NOT FOUND] will need to complete twelve (12) CEUs of which eight (8) must meet select criteria to renew
Licensed Inspector/Evaluators [PAGE NOT FOUND] will need to complete twelve (12) CEUs of which eight (8) must meet select criteria to renew
Percolator Testers will be required to complete eight (8) CEUs for renewal.
For more information, see the CEU Information.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) Exercises
Onsite Wastewater Treatment
CEU exercises have been developed for individuals who may be a few credits short of the renewal requirements. These exercises consist of publications and questionnaire forms related to the articles. CEU credits earned from each exercise may only be applied one time to the renewal of an Onsite Wastewater Professional’s registration(s). All other CEUs must be accrued through other educational opportunities. Visit the CEU Course Report webpage for an updated list of upcoming courses.
To receive CEU credit, mail a signed copy of the completed questionnaire(s) with the appropriate fee to the address on the form. Please retain a copy of all documentation for your records. The cost for CEU Exercises are $15.00 per unit. For example the cost will be: 1.0 CEU = $15.00 and 1.5 CEUs = $22.50, etc.
To request a CEU Exercise, or if you have any questions, please contact the program at 573-751-6095.
Onsite Wastewater Professional CEU Information
Continuing education is one way for onsite professionals to maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve high standards in the onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) industry. Continuing education units (CEUs) provide individuals with recognition for their efforts to update and broaden their knowledge or skills through participation in continuing education activities. By saving CEU certificates and/or stamped agendas, onsite professionals can keep a record of their training. The primary purpose of tracking CEUs is as a training confirmation for those who seek to renew their OWTS professional registration or license, or to maintain other credentials. CEU records are frequently used by individuals to give an employer, prospective employer or client information about continuing education and training pertinent to their occupation.
Effective May 30, 2009, DHSS rules (19 CSR 20-3.070 and 19 CSR 20-3.080) requiring registration or license renewal and continuing education units (CEUs) will change. Successful completion of at least 20 hours of Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)-approved CEUs, including 8 CEUs meeting select department criteria, will be required for all onsite registered and/or licensed professionals for their first three year registration renewal. When renewing for the second time or more, Basic Installers and Percolation Testers will need 8.0 CEUs and Advanced Installers, Onsite Soil Evaluators and Licensed Inspectors/Evaluators will need 12.0 CEUs including 8 CEUs meeting select department criteria. Continuing education is intended to promote better communication about changes in regulations and to insure OWTS professionals keep pace with the constant changes in the onsite industry. DHSS is committed to developing and promoting educational offerings with a clear purpose, taught by qualified instructors.
As approved CEU courses are scheduled, they will be posted to our website. Periodically, CEU Exercises will be offered on the internet. Individuals planning to attend a course/seminar that is not on the pre-approved CEU listing, will need to check with the organization offering the training. To request CEU credit for a training that hasn't been approved, fill out an Application for CEU Hours for OWTS Professionals. Credit will generally be allowed for training directly related to activities performed under the professional's registration. Professionals will need to retain CEU certificates/stamped agendas to submit with their renewal application(s).