National Care Professionals Institute
Earn your CEUs around the world.
CDSS-approved renewal hours, taught live in extraordinary places. Small groups, led personally by Carlos and Kallie, with your full 40 hour renewal included.
Upcoming Travel CEU Courses
Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Ten to twelve days through three of Europe's great capitals, following the Danube from the spires of Prague to the palaces of Vienna and the bridges of Budapest. Late September brings cooler weather, lighter crowds and the grape harvest along the river. Five of your renewal hours are taught live while we are there and the other 35 are included free to schedule when you get home. Four-star hotels, transportation and guided tours are part of the trip, with plenty of free time in each city. The group is capped at 30 travelers, and our interest list hears the final dates and pricing first.
Add your name and we will email you first when the Prague, Vienna and Budapest dates and pricing are set. No obligation, and we will not share your information.
Japan
Early November is one of the loveliest times to see Japan, with mild days, clear skies and the first autumn color in the mountains. Think Tokyo's neighborhoods and food halls, hot springs with views of Mount Fuji, and the temples and gardens of Kyoto, with the bullet train in between. Five of your renewal hours are taught live while we are there and the other 35 are included free to schedule when you get home. Four-star hotels, transportation and guided tours are part of the trip, and our interest list hears the dates and pricing first.
Add your name and we will email you first when the Japan dates and pricing are set. No obligation, and we will not share your information.
Rome & Venice, Italy
Ten to twelve days in Italy in March, when the crowds are thin and the hotels are not at summer prices, with five of your renewal hours taught live while we are there and the other 35 included free to schedule when you get home. Four-star hotels, transportation, and guided tours are part of the trip, so all you plan is what to pack. Exact dates, final pricing and the full itinerary go to our interest list before they are published anywhere else.
Add your name and we will email you first when the Italy dates and pricing are set. No obligation, and we will not share your information.
Barcelona & Madrid, Spain
Our Spain group filled. Same format as Italy: ten to twelve days, four-star hotels, transportation and guided tours, and five live renewal hours taught on the road, with the other 35 included free.
Adventure group
Come with us on the next one
Tell us where to find you and you will hear about the next destination first, with dates and pricing before they go on the site. Trips fill from this list.
A few emails a year. Nothing else, and you can tell us to stop any time.
Blue Zones & Longevity Lessons
Our CEU courses are inspired by “Blue Zones,” regions known for longevity and healthy aging. We incorporate insights from these unique communities so you can apply global lessons on aging and caregiving to your facility.
Community & Connection
Intergenerational programs, co-housing models, and social connection strategies from around the world.
Healthy Living
Nutrition, movement, and environment — lessons from Okinawa, Sardinia, and Nicoya.
Purpose & Aging
Ikigai, “plan de vida”, and fostering meaning for elders in any care setting.
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Before you ask
Travel CEU questions, answered
The things people ask us most before they sign up. Anything not covered here, call or text and you will get Carlos or Kallie, not a call center.
Can my spouse come?
Yes. Spouses are welcome, and so are children. You are the one earning the renewal hours, but the trip itself is for whoever you want to bring.
Is airfare really included?
Yes. The price includes airfare from either LAX or SFO. You can also buy the trip land only and book your own flights, which is what most people do if they want to extend the trip and add another adventure on either end.
What is included, and what is not?
Included: your hotel, all breakfasts, usually two group dinners, full transportation while you are there, and every day trip and group tour on the itinerary. Not included: lunches and the meals outside those group dinners, anything personal, and airfare if you choose the land-only option.
What if I am traveling alone?
You are very welcome, and plenty of people come on their own. Room pricing is based on two people sharing, so a room to yourself carries a single supplement. It depends on the trip, but it usually falls somewhere between $700 and $1,500.
Is there a deposit or a payment plan?
Both. You hold your spot with a non-refundable deposit, and the balance is split evenly across four monthly payments, paid by Zelle. No financing, no interest, no service fees.
What is the cancellation policy?
Trips are non-refundable within 90 days of travel. Life happens, so we strongly encourage every traveler to purchase travel insurance, which can protect you if you need to cancel, get sick, or your plans change close to departure.
What kind of travel insurance should I get?
We recommend a comprehensive plan that covers trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care and evacuation abroad, and lost or delayed baggage. If you can, add the "cancel for any reason" option, which usually has to be purchased within a couple of weeks of your deposit and gives you the most flexibility. We do not sell insurance, so compare a few providers and pick the plan that fits you.
What are the passport requirements?
A valid passport is always required, and it must not expire within six months of the trip. If yours is close to that window, renew it before you book. Check the expiration date now rather than the week before we leave.
How do the renewal hours work on a trip?
Five of your renewal hours are taught live while we are there. The other 35 hours are included free, and you schedule them whenever you like after you get home. Between them you have the full 40 hours for your RCFE and ARF renewal, from a CDSS-approved vendor, #2000778.
What if I just renewed?
Come anyway. You will still get your five hours on the trip, and the other 35 hours do not expire, so you can use them whenever your next renewal comes around.
How big is the group?
Small on purpose. Spain ran with 25 people, and we keep the groups around that size so it still feels like traveling with people you know rather than a tour bus.
Is the trip tax deductible?
Continuing education travel is often a deductible business expense, since you are earning required renewal hours. It depends on your situation, so always check with your CPA first. We are not accountants.
How do I find out about the next trip?
Join the adventure group list above. Trips fill from that list first, and dates and pricing go out to it before they are published anywhere on the site.
Still have a question? Call or text (619) 322-9578
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