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 Brigid Macdonald at imacdonald@dhad.org or 330.595.1661 with any questions you may have regarding CEU programs.

April 15, 2026 Substances of Abuse: Addiction and Treatment History and Methods
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 ZOOM 3.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Counselors (CSWMFT #: RCX031303) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA (Pending) INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

April 21, 2026 Conversations Matter: Tools for Facilitating Late Life Conversations in Family and Communities
9:00 am-12:15 pm CEUs: $50.00 No CEUs: $25.00 ZOOM 3.0 CEUs available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Counselors (CSWMFT #: RCX031303) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA (Pending) INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

May 6, 2026 Senior Summit Community Expo
9:00 am-2:00 pm St. George's Fellowship Center 3204 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn FREE to attend Exhibitors, education, and entertainment all under one roof! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

May 8, 2026 Senior Summit Professional Conference
8:00 am-4:30 pm St. George's Fellowship Center 3204 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn Up to 6.0 CEUs and 1.0 Ethics CEU available for: Social Workers (CSWMFT #: RSX069601) Counselors (CSWMFT #: RCX031303) Nurses ​(via reciprocity between ONA and CSWMFT boards) LNHA CLEs available: Approved for Total: 6.00 (Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.00; General: 6.00) INFORMATION & REGISTRATION AGENDA (please review CEU eligibility carefully) 7:30-8:00 am       Check in and breakfast 8:00-8:10 am       Welcome to the day 8:10-9:20 am       From First Contact to Fallout: How scams unfold                              1.0 CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; LNHA 9:20-10:30 am     Intergenerational Programming in Action: Evidence, Outcomes, and Implementation                              1.0 CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; LNHA 10:30-10:45 am:  BREAK & visit vendor tables 10:45-11:55 am:  When Life Changes: Navigating the transitions of aging                              1.0 CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; pending LNHA 11:55 am-12:40 pm: Advances in Dementia Care: Treatments, brain health, and caregiver support in Northeast Ohio                              1.0 CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; LNHA 12:40-1:50 pm:    LUNCH & visit vendor tables 1:50-3:00 pm:      Community Resources Case Study                               Pending SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; N/A LNHA 3:00-3:15 pm:      BREAK and move to breakout sessions 3:15-4:25 pm:      Breakout sessions (choose during registration)                              Death Doulas: Strengthening support, communication, and person-centered care                                  1.0 CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; N/A LNHA                              Who Speaks for Whom: Difficult ethical issues at the end of life                                  1.0 Ethics CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; N/A LNHA                              Demystifying Public Assistance: From HB1 policy shifts to practical strategies for SNAP and Medicaid                                  1.0 CEU: SW; LPC/LPCC; Nurse; N/A LNHA

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.