Converting ASHA Hours into ACT 48 Hours

PSHA is approved to convert ASHA CEU attendance into ACT 48 hours, provided the workshop meets PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) requirements by supporting the K-12 academic standards.

✅ Eligible ASHA Activities

  • ASHA Convention attendance

  • ASHA-approved CEU workshops

✅ Criteria for ACT 48 Eligibility

To qualify for ACT 48 hours, a course must:

  • Be ASHA-approved.

  • Be planned and conducted by qualified personnel with relevant academic degrees and experience.

  • Include clear, skill-based competencies to be mastered upon course completion.

  • Require participants to demonstrate mastery of these competencies.

$ Conversion Fees (Effective October 1, 2025)

Member Type Cost Per Course
PSHA Member $6
Non-Member $15

Note: The fee is per course, regardless of the number of hours.

Credit card payments only accepted.  PSHA is run by an all volunteer board and payment by credit card creates a much faster, less labor intensive process.  If other payment methods are needed, please contact us at [email protected].

How to Convert ASHA Hours to ACT 48 Hours

Step 1: Complete the ACT 48 Worksheet. 

Save the document with your last name.  You may list multiple courses on the same worksheet.  If you do not know your Professional Personnel ID (PPID) number, you may find it on the PERMS website.  Fill in all information. 

Leave the following columns blank:  CPE or Act 48 Course Number and College Credit Type

 

Download ACT 48 Worksheet

Step 2: Submit Proof of Attendance. 

You will be required to upload proof of attendance on the Act 48 conversion request form.    

Choose one of the following methods:

  • Option A: Upload your ASHA transcripts showing the hours to be converted

OR

  • Option B: Submit both of the following:

    • The brochure or advertisement for the course.

    • The certificate of attendance.

Step 3: Submit the Online Request Form

Paper copies will no longer be accepted. You must upload both the completed Act 48 Conversion Worksheet from Step 1 and your proof of attendance in Step 2 on the form below.

Submit ACT 48 Conversion Request

 

 If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]