Section 2585.1 - Credit for Previous Education and ExperienceEach school shall have a policy, approved by the Board, for giving credit toward the curriculum requirements.
(a) Transfer credit shall be given for related previous education completed within the last five years. This includes the following courses:(1) Approved vocational or practical nursing courses.(2) Approved registered nursing courses.(3) Approved psychiatric technician courses.(4) Armed services nursing courses.(5) Certified nurse assistant courses.(6) Other courses the school determines are equivalent to courses in the program.(b) Competency-based credit shall be granted for knowledge and/or skills acquired through experience. Credit shall be determined by written and/or practical examinations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2585.1
1. New section filed 11-16-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 47).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 7-23-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 30). Note: Authority cited: Section 4504, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4511 and 4511.2, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 11-16-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 47).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 7-23-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 30).