Navigating and Understanding Standard D

Standard D Toolkit

The foundation of quality continuing education is based on the robustness of curriculum content. This collection of resources is designed to support sponsors and applicants for meeting all aspects of Standard D in their CE programming.

Questions to Get You Started

  • Do you have questions about what Standard D requires?
  • Is there a “golden thread” throughout your programs to ensure adherence to all Standards (e.g., linking the learning objectives to narratives and, in turn, to sufficient references)?
  • Are you looking for clarification regarding appropriate references for each classification of Criterion D.1?
  • Are you looking for additional resources to share with others in your organization to better understand this Standard?

How This Guide Can Help

  • Provides crucial resources to ensure your organization is in adherence with the Standards and Criteria (PDF, 145KB)opens in new window.
  • Facilitates discussion within your organization about current processes and areas for improvement.
  • Gives an example that illustrates ways in which organizations can operate to ensure program content meets Standard D requirements.

Navigating and Understanding Standard D Resources

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What Should I Know about Standard D? opens in new window

Describes and provides an illustrative example of the ‘golden thread’ that should link Standards C, D and G.

Mapping References to Learning Objectives opens in new window

Provides additional explanation and examples to ensure a ‘golden thread’ that links Standards C and G.
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Reference Examples for D.1.1, D.1.2 and D.1.3 opens in new window

Provides clarification regarding Criterion D.1 and examples of appropriate references for each classification.
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Criteria and Processes for Determining Proposed Programs’ CE-Eligibility

Provides eligibility criteria for CE program offerings, in addition to providing illustrative examples of sample programming.
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Navigating Standard D: Pitfalls and Recommendations opens in new window

Compares common pitfalls of organizations when addressing Standard D along with recommendations for ensuring all criteria of this standard are met.
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Experiential Exercises and CE opens in new window

Gives guidance and shares best practice by way of a fictional illustrative example regarding the inclusion of experiential exercises within CE programming offered to psychologists.
Last updated: October 2022Date created: 2019

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