§16-99-100

Criteria for approving and certifying continuing education courses

§16-99-100(a)(4) The proposed amendment replaces “major course concepts” with “clearly defined course objectives.” Course objectives need to be clear and specific. The original “major course concepts” is too broad.

New Rule
Old Rule
(a) The commission may approve and certify a continuing education course when the course satisfies all of the following:

(4) Includes in the course clearly defined course objectives;

(a) The commission may approve and certify a continuing education course when the course satisfies all of the following:

(4) Includes in the course major course concepts;

§16-99-100(a)(6) The proposed amendment replaces the phrase “at least” with “a minimum of.”

New Rule
Old Rule
(a) The commission may approve and certify a continuing education course when the course satisfies all of the following:

(6) Consists of a minimum of three clock hours;

(a) The commission may approve and certify a continuing education course when the course satisfies all of the following:

(6) Consists of at least three clock hours;

§16-99-100(a)(10) The proposed amendment broadens the means by which a course may be delivered.

New Rule
Old Rule
(a) The commission may approve and certify a continuing education course when the course satisfies all of the following:

(10) Is delivered live, or by other means of communication as approved by the commission;

(a) The commission may approve and certify a continuing education course when the course satisfies all of the following:

(10) Is delivered live, by means of interactive television, or by other means of interactive communication as approved by the commission;