Ala. Admin. Code r. 303-X-5-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 303-X-5-.04 - Computation Of Continuing Education Hours

(1) Group Courses and Seminars: Non-college. Continuing education credit for a group course that is not part of a college curriculum is given based on continuing education hours. A contact hour is 50 minutes of instruction. Credit is granted only for full continuing education hours.

(2) College Courses. Continuing education credit for a college course in the college curriculum is given based on college credit hours. One semester hour of college credit is 16 (sixteen) contact hours; and one continuing education unit is 10 (ten) contact hours.

(3) On-Line Courses and Examination. Continuing education credit for on-line course is given based on the average number of contact hours needed to complete the course. The course shall include study text and a written examination having a minimum of 10 (ten) questions and a minimum passing grade of 70%. A provider must determine the average number of contact hours it takes to complete the on-line course and submit this information with its application for continuing education course provider approval.

(4) On-site Courses and Examination. Continuing education credit for those on-site courses where an examination is given shall include a minimum of 10 (ten) questions and a minimum passing grade of 70%. A provider must set the number of hours permitted to take the on-site examination and submit this information with its application for continuing education course provider approval.

(5) Totaling Annual Hours. No credit shall be allowed for a course having fewer than one (1) contact hour required for the licensee's license.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 303-X-5-.04

New Rule: Filed December 5, 2012; effective January 9, 2 013.

Author: Hendon B. Coody

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-36-8(b); 34-36-8(c).