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Recertify Your CPH

Below are instructions on how to update your contact information and submit your CPH Recertification Application.

Recertifying your CPH is easy! See instructions below or use this printout. You can also view our detailed Recertification 101 webinar for the best ways to effectively fulfill your recertification requirements.

  1. Log in NBPHE’s CertCentral Portal. Note: You already have a CPH account, please do not create a new one. Email us at [email protected] if you are having issues login in.
  2. Click on the “Circle Profile Icon” located on the top right-hand corner of your Dashboard and select “Account” to update your mailing address and/or email.
  1. Next, click on “Dashboard” to the left and select “View Recertification Details.”
  1. You are now in your Certification Dashboard! The “Recertification Progress Bar” indicates the total number of credits required to recertify. As a reminder, you need to report 30 credits for every 2-year recertification cycle.

Things to Note:

  • If the progress bar indicates that you have reported the 30 credits required (you will see the “Recertification Ready” notice in green) proceed to Step 10 of these instructions.
  • If the progress bar indicates that you have to report more than 30 credits (example below indicates 32 credits needed), you must follow the Reinstatement Instructions instead.
  1. To view historical credits submitted, click on “Filter Reported Credits,” select “All” under Cycle, and click the blue “Search” icon. You are also able to view credits by 2-year cycles, “Search by Title” for a reported credit, and “Export to Excel”.
  • Note: The “Used for Renewal” category will be listed as “No” until your recertification application is approved by NBPHE staff. Also, please ignore the “No topics currently applied” at the bottom of each credit entry.
  1. Click on 2: “Report Recertification Credits” to report activities.

Things to Note:

  • Activities must relate to the CPH Content Outline and can be from any organization/provider.
  • Your job or work responsibilities generally will not count. Recertification activities are above and beyond your routine job.
  • The Recertification Activity Guide provides a list of credits and number of hours for each.
  1. Enter the Start Date for the first activity and select “Recertification Activity” under category.
  1. Select the “Activity” from the dropdown. The system will provide guidance on the number of hours that can be reported per activity type. Enter the “Completion Date.”
  1. Enter the “Name,” the “Provider Name,” provide detailed description of the activity, and input the number of credits. Click on “Add Another” to add additional activities to report in one application. Once done, select “Submit.”
  1. Once all required credits are reported, you will see your progress status change to “Recertification Ready” in green. Click on 3: “Apply for Recertification.”
  1. Make sure there’s a checkmark under the “Include” column next to all credits you are reporting with your application, enter your credit card information, click on “Complete Payment.” If the system does not auto submit your application, make sure to click on “Submit” for your application to be submitted for review.

NOTE: If you have any questions or need assistance with updating your information or reinstating your CPH, please do not hesitate to contact NBPHE staff at [email protected].  

Thank you for your continued commitment to public health. We look forward to staying connected with you!

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