Section 172-94-012 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSDuring the 24 months prior to the renewal date, individuals holding active licenses and certifications in the State of Nebraska must complete at least 32 hours of acceptable continuing education hours related to mental health practice during the preceding 24-month period.
012.01GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Applicants must meet the following continuing education requirements:(A) All license and certificate holders must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education in ethics.(B) All licensed independent mental health practitioners must complete at least 6 hours of continuing education relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders.012.02LICENSEES WHO HOLD AN ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATE. An individual who holds an independent mental health practice license or mental health practice license and an associated certificate(s) is not required to earn continuing education hours for each additional certificate.012.03TYPES OF ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND HOUR DETERMINATIONS. The following provides the types of continuing education that is considered acceptable for renewal and reinstatement and the hour determinations: (A) Completing academic credit during the renewal period. Academic credit is determined as follows: (i) 1 academic semester credit equals 15 continuing education credit hours and 1 credit audited equals 8 hours of continuing education.(ii) 1 academic quarter credit equals 10 continuing education credit hours and 1 credit audited equals 5 hours of continuing education.(iii) 1 academic trimester credit equals 14 continuing education credit hours and 1 credit audited equals 7 hours of continuing education.(B) Hours for teaching an academic course or supervising a practicum or internship is determined the same as 172 NAC 012.03(A) above.(C) 6 hours per renewal period can be obtained for supervising a provisional licensee or provisional certificate holder.(D) Hours for completing home study or video programs, including those transmitted through electronic means, are determined by the provider of the program.(E) Authoring a peer reviewed publication equals 16 hours.(F) 60 minutes equals 1 continuing education hour when attending or participating workshops, lectures, or interactive webinars.012.04WORKSHOP PRESENTERS OR ACADEMIC INSTRUCTORS. An individual may receive credit for the initial presentation during a renewal period. Credit will not be given for subsequent presentations of the same program or course.012.05NON-ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION. Non-acceptable subject matter for continuing education credit includes, but is not limited to the following: (A) Leadership training provided through associations;(B) Business technology, business techniques, and management; and(C) Association business meeting or delegate report.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 94, § 012
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