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The Office of Online &amp; Digital Education is approved to award continuing education credits by the following entity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Department of Education<\/a> (SCECH credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">K-12 Professional Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earn SCECHs by taking single courses or working toward one of three Technology Integrator Certificates. UM-Flint staff developed the courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Online Instructor Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For educators and trainers at all levels, this is an intensive program that warrants the UM-Flint &#8220;seal of approval.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">EDT 521<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate students enrolled in EDT 521 will find a full set of mini-module registration instructions in their Canvas course shell on the first day of the academic semester for which they are registered. These instructions will include a coupon code to apply to each selection to zero out the balance due at checkout. Students should not incur any additional costs when registering for the mini-modules, as they have already paid the standard tuition and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ODE offers assistance with mini-module registration or Canvas navigation. Students requiring guidance on mini-module selection should contact the appropriate program representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical therapists can obtain Continuing Professional Development Units from the <a href=\"https:\/\/aptami.org\/#image-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Physical Therapy Association<\/a>. Please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Therapy Department<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system contains course descriptions, availability dates, pricing and continuing education information. To register, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/umflintpd.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Development Course Listings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to the site by selecting the login option in the top right-hand corner of the window. If you are affiliated with the university, select the U-M Login option. If you are not a faculty member, staff member, or university student, select the External Login option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse the offerings by scrolling through all the catalog options, or use the search bar or the drop-down categories menu to narrow your search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can directly enroll in a course by selecting the blue enroll button, or you can build a shopping cart by adding courses to the shopping cart system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may enter a promotion code during the checkout process. 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