Professional education hours must be NICU-specific.Only 40 hours of professional education should be submitted.The title, presenter and hours of each course must be included. If the course consisted of multiple presenters, the name of the organizer or person who has signed the certificate of attendance should be entered.Teaching of courses does not count towards this requirement for certification.The professional education hours needed to have occurred within the previous 3 year period prior to applying.Professional education hours submitted will be calculated up to the date of application. For example, if you are applying for certification in November 2020, you may submit documentation of having received professional education hours from November 2017 through November 2020.Documentation submitted for professional hours not included during this period will not be considered toward meeting this requirement.If you are selected for audit by the NTCB, you will be required to provide certificates or receipts of attendance for these 40 hours.