Alternate contact hours may be approved for learning formats such as correspondence courses, video or audio tapes. Alternate contact hours must be applied for by the program sponsor, and approval must be awarded prior to use by the candidate or certified member.

ICEA has available a large selection of alternate contact hours for purchase. One alternate contact hour is earned for each program.

Candidates and certified members may use alternate contact hours for one-half of the required hours for certification or recertification.