INDEPENDENTLY HOST A WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE
Host your own CEU-earning event with full control over planning, registration, and promotion while GaRID manages CEU processing and required documentation. This option offers flexibility for presenters and organizations who prefer to design and run their workshops independently.
INDEPENDENTLY HOST A WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE
Your Responsibilities
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Submit the CEU application at least 30 days before your event.
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Manage participant registration and send the final attendee list to GaRID on the day of the event.
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Create and distribute your promotional materials (GaRID will send one promotional email to members on your behalf.)
GaRID’s Responsibilities
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Process CEUs (allow up to 60 days for processing)
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Issue Certificates of Completion
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Provide Presenter Evaluations
Pricing
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CEU processing fees:
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1-day workshop: $20 (members) / $40 (non-members)
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Multi-day workshop: $40 (members) / $80 (non-members)
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You set your own registration rates
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You keep all proceeds
INSTRUCTOR CEU REQUEST PROCESS
For individuals independently hosting a GaRID-approved workshop or conference.
STEP 1 —
Pay the CEU Processing Fee
Before submitting your CEU application, instructors must log into the GARID Portal to pay the CEU processing fee.
STEP 2 —
Submit the CEU Application Form
Fill out the online CEU application.
GaRID requests all applications at least 30 days before the event date.
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Paper option: Download the RID Instructor Form, then scan and email it to CMP@GaRID.org.
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Include “CEU Application” in the subject line.
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STEP 3 —
Application Review & Approval
The GaRID CMP Team will review your submission and respond within one week with:
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an approval,
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a request for revisions, or
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a request for additional information.
If you do not receive a response within one week, email CMP@GaRID.org for an update.
STEP 4 —
Host Your Workshop or Event
Once approved, proceed with your workshop or conference as planned.
You manage:
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registration,
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promotional materials, and
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providing the link for attendee self-reporting after the event.
STEP 5 —
Submit the Final Attendee List for CEU Processing
On the day of the event, send the final registration list to GaRID for CEU processing.
ATTENDEE INSTRUCTIONS
(PROVIDE THIS TO PARTICIPANTS)
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Attendees must complete their evaluation and CEU forms within 3 business days after the event.
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Forms close at 11:59 PM on the third business day.
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Direct attendees to www.garid.org to self-report CEUs online.
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This process operates on the honor system.
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Falsifying information constitutes a violation of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and may result in disciplinary action.
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Once evaluations are processed, GaRID will email a Certificate of Attendance to each participant.
