How many contact hours is one CEU equivalent to?

One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is equivalent to 10 contact hours of instructional time. This standard is widely accepted in professional education and training settings. The purpose of a CEU is to provide a recognized measure of participation in continuing education courses, which helps professionals document their commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

It’s important to remember that the CEU is used as a way to quantify the time spent in educational activities and often also aligns with the requirements for maintaining licenses or certifications, particularly in technical fields such as water treatment.