The “Designated Provider Application and Checklist,” located through the link below, requires that DP-approved CE offerings must be face-to-face: “Acceptable Formats of Continuing Education Offerings primarily include conferences, seminars, and workshops in which the participant is face to face with the qualified instructor with the opportunity for interaction.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the face-to-face requirement of DP-approved CE offerings is not required at this time. Therefore, Designated Providers may approve for CEs for DMH professional credentials remote/online/distance learning activities which are/were offered retroactive March 1, 2020, through present, provided that all other requirements for CE approval, as outlined in the above-referenced “Designated Provider Application and Checklist,” document are met. Specifically, for example, CE participants should be allowed an opportunity to interact with qualified presenters; CE participant evaluations should be collected, and CE certificates generated.  Additionally, CE participant attendance should be collected, and Designated Providers should verify that the CE participant was in attendance for the entirety of the CE activity CE records should be maintained as outlined in the aforementioned document. CE offerings during the time period of March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, will not be subject to Designated Provider audits. DMH will continue to make decisions regarding CE activities and remote/distance learning. Please monitor this site for Designated Provider updates. For additional information, contact the DMH Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE), at place@dmh.ms.gov.