Continuing Education Programs

If you’re a healthcare professional looking to fulfill your continuing education units (CEUs), Direction Home Akron Canton is here to help. We offer a diverse library of CEU programs with a 97.3% satisfaction rating. All of our courses are open to the public, regardless of licensure, and based on trending issues in the healthcare profession. Direction Home Akron Canton is an approved provider for*:

• Licensed Social Workers (LSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISW)
• Social Work Assistants (SWA)
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA)
• Costs, times, CEU eligibility, and location vary with each program, and all of our courses require advance registration.

*Nurses may attend programs approved through the Counseling, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapy (CSWMFT) board and receive CEUs.  Please refer to section 4723-14-05(7) of the Nursing Continuing Education for Renewal Ohio Revised Code for details. 

Contact Lori Smith at lsmith@dhad.org or 330.899.5255 with any questions you may have regarding CEU programs.

February 25, 2025 My Message IS Getting Through... Isn't It? Communicating More Effectively with Older Adults and Their Families
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 ZOOM 3.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Attend BOTH Sessions for a Discount CEUs: $80.00 No CEUs: $45.00 March 10, 2025
Embracing Diversity: Creating a Culture of Inclusion	Caregiver Burnout
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown 3.0 Ethics CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards)	1:00 pm-4:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown 3.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards)
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

March 11, 2025 Family Caregiver Noontime Knowledge Series: Lewy Body Dementia
11:00 am-12:00 pm FREE In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown ~~or~~ Virtually on Zoom INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

March 19, 2025 Shame and Guilt
9:00 am-4:15 pm CEUs: $80.00 No CEUs: $45.00 ZOOM 6.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: MCST05237731) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

April 7, 2025 We're All in This Together: Building a Self and Socially Aware Workplace
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown 3.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

April 16, 2025 Health Coaching Skills Training: Elicit Change and Improve Client Outcomes
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown 3.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Attend BOTH Sessions for a Discount CEUs: $80.00 No CEUs: $45.00 April 29, 2025
Ethics of The Office: Lessons Learned from the Employees of Dunder Mifflin	Supervision and The Office: Lessons Learned from the Managers of Dunder Mifflin
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown 3.0 Ethics CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA	1:00 pm-4:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 In person at the new Direction Home Conference Center 1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown 3.0 Supervision CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:​

In-person class sizes are limited, so register early. Classes with low registrations may be canceled. If the class is canceled or moved, participants will be contacted via email at least 24 hours in advance.

Classes start and end on time. To ensure a quality experience for all, please log in (virtual events) or arrive (in-person events) at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time. No participants will be admitted to a training 10 minutes after it has started. Full participation is expected, no partial credit will be awarded. Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request. Replacement certificates will be issued for a $5.00 fee.

Refunds will be made ONLY for cancellations received three business days prior to the event. If received less than three days prior to the event, a credit can be issued for use at another program within the next 6 months. If notice of cancellation is not received before the date of the program, no refund will be issued. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be charged the full registration fee.

For In-Person events, it is difficult to control room temperature to everyone's comfort level. We suggest you dress in layers that can be adaptable to warm and cool temperatures. For auditing purposes, complete first and last names, arrival and departure times must be logged.

Webinar CEUs will take place on Zoom during the designated times. The link to join the webinar session will be sent in your registration confirmation email as well as registration reminder emails. Please note: Certificates will be emailed within 1 week after the training so long as the virtual attendance has been verified and evaluation returned. Webinar participants will need a device capable of running Zoom and a strong internet connection and speakers during the entire CEU session.