Complete Guide to Recertification
CSD and MSP Certificants must continue to demonstrate competency to maintain their Certification.
The Recertification Cycle is Every Three (3) Years.
 CSD Recertification Requirements |  MSP Recertification Requirements |
| Complete 1.6 CEUs/Semester Hours Per Year 4.8 CEUs/Semester Hours Cumulative (3 Years) Must be completed within the recertification cycle *Must be in the field of OHS or EHS | Complete 1.6 CEUs/Semester Hours Per Year 4.8 CEUs/Semester Hours Cumulative (3 Years) Must be completed within the recertification cycle *Must be in the field of OHS or EHS |
| Continue to Comply with NASPCB Policies | Continue to Comply with NASPCB Policies |
| Pay CSD Recertification Fee – $195 | Pay MSP Recertification Fee – $250 |
| For complete CSD Recertification Requirements click here. | For complete MSP Recertification Requirements click here. |
| Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 1 CEU = 10 contact hours | Academic Credits (Semester Hours) 1 Semester Hour will be equivalent to 1 CEU |
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| – Continuing Education programs or courses that offer CEUs are non-credit, which means they do NOT apply towards a degree or diploma. – Academic Credits for non-credit programs or courses are accepted. Transcripts must include the CEUs issued by the institution. | – Semester Hours for Academic Credits that apply towards a degree or diploma are accepted. Transcripts must include the Semester Hours issued by the institution. |
*NASP Courses for Recertification:
NASP/IASP, Inc. offers various courses that align with the OHS and EHS requirements as options to maintain the CSD and MSP Certification and are available at www.naspweb.com.
Any NASP course purchased and completed within the recertification cycle will automatically upload and record the CEUs on the Certificant’s NASP Student Portal Account.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Click here to view a breakdown of CEUs awarded for specific classes.
*It is not a requirement to purchase a NASP/IASP, Inc. course to meet CSD or MSP recertification requirements.
**NON-NASP Courses for Recertification:
Certificants can attend non-NASP/IASP, Inc. courses or conferences that offer CEUs/Semester Hours to meet the recertification requirements. NASP/IASP, Inc. recommends IACET-accredited courses; however, any course or conference that is OHS or EHS-related may be acceptable (i.e., any OTI – OSHA Training Institute Course). An official certificate of completion or documentation issued by the institution or provider is required.
Documentation of CEUs/Semester Hours for non-NASP/IASP, Inc. courses or conferences must be uploaded to the Certificant’s NASP Student Portal account on or before the Certification expiration date as indicated on the Certificant’s CSD or MSP Certification and NASP Student Portal account.
Click here for instructions on how to upload external training for recertification.
**Please note that Safety Connect and NSC do not endorse the CSD or MSP certifications.
**Certificants who submit non-NASP/IASP, Inc. courses or conferences for CEUs/Semester Hours for Recertification attest they have completed the stated training. Providing false documentation of CEUs/Semester Hours violates the NASP/IASP, Inc. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Agreement, subject to suspension or revocation of the MSP and CSD Credentials.
Please note the following information regarding Recertification:
- Review and approval for CEUs/Semester Hours for recertification is at the discretion of the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board (NASPCB). For questions on any NASP/IASP, Inc. or any non-NASP/IASP, Inc. course or conference you are considering for recertification, you may contact [email protected].
- Certificants will not be able to use CEUs/Semester Hours dated prior to the recertification cycle.
- CEUs/Semester Hours must be completed within the recertification cycle.
- Documentation or Certificate must include the CEUs/Semester Hours issued by the institution or provider.
- The recertification payment option will be available upon approval of the required CEUs/Semester Hours for the recertification cycle.
- Certificants may not renew a Certification early to obtain a new certification date. The recertification cycle is not adjustable.
The following categories are NOT accepted for CEUs:
- CPR/First Aid Courses
- Medical First Responder Courses
- Structural Fire Fighting Courses
- Generalized Equipment Training (e.g., PIT, heavy equipment)
- Non-safety Human Resources Courses
- Quality Control Courses
- Preparation Courses for Certification
- Certifications
- Providing training or presenting on safety-related topics
180-day Grace Period for Recertification
A 180-day grace period is offered to those who have not met the recertification requirements by the expiration date noted on the Certificant’s Certificate and NASP Student Portal account. Should a Certificant fail to recertify within the initial recertification period, the Certificant will be required to complete the recertification requirements within the 180-day grace period and make a payment through the NASP Student Portal. Once the Certificant has completed the recertification requirements, the Student Portal will reflect the new recertification cycle.
Please Note: CEUs/Semester Hours completed or submitted during the 180-day grace period will not count or carry over towards the next recertification cycle.
CEUs/Semester Hours for Recertification Verification
If a Certificant’s application is selected for an audit or is within the 180-day grace period for recertification, the Certification Personnel will contact the issuer and verify external CEUs/Semester Hours submitted for recertification using the Certificant’s name, course title, certificate number, and issuer information.
Failure to Maintain Recertification Requirements
Certificants who fail to maintain their certification requirements will be required to reapply for eligibility, pay the application fee, pay the exam fee, and take the examination. If the individual does not successfully pass the examination after two exam attempts, they may reapply as a new applicant for the Certification after one (1) year from the day of the last exam. They must meet all eligibility requirements and pay the associated fees.
Should a Certificant fall within the expiration category, the CSD & MSP Directory will reflect the Certificant Profile status.
Certificants are required to notify the NASPCB without delay of any matters that can affect the capability of the Certificant to continue to fulfill the CSD or MSP certification requirements.
Any changes to the Certification Program to include Recertification will be updated on the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program webpage and communicated to interested parties and Certificants. For further details, please refer to the current online version of the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program Candidate Handbook. Click here to access the Candidate Handbook.
