N.J. Admin. Code § 5:73-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:73-5.4 - Renewal of certification

(a) Beginning January 1, 1999, and every three years thereafter, any instructor certification already issued shall be renewed upon submission of an application and verification by the Office of Training and Certification that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements established by this subchapter. The Office of Training and Certification shall renew, for a term of three years, the certification previously issued. The expiration date of the certification shall be April 30, if all documentation is completed and received between November 1 and April 30, or October 31, if all documentation is completed and received between May 1 and October 31. The requirements of this subsection for certification renewal are modified to provide certified instructors whose certifications were scheduled for renewal on April 30, 2020 or October 31, 2020, ample time to satisfy the continuing educational requirements. Therefore, those renewable certifications expiring this calendar year are extended to December 31, 2020. There shall be no additional expense or cost due from those seeking certification as a result of this extension. Future certification cycles will return to the established expiration dates under the existing rule.

(b) Continuing education requirements, as follows, shall be met for renewal of certification. The requirements are based upon the type(s) of certification(s) held and not upon employment position held. Continuing education units (CEUs) shall be approved by the Office of Training and Certification for various certifications (1.0 CEU equals 10 contact hours).

1. Instructor I--1.5 CEUs;

2. Instructor II--1.5 CEUs; and

3. Drill Ground Instructor--0.5 CEUs.

(c) Continuing education credit obtained in a certification cycle shall not carry over into the next cycle.

(d) Where the holder of a certification has allowed the certification to lapse by failing to renew the certification as provided for in (a) above, a new application, and certification shall be required.

1. If such application is made within six months of the certification having lapsed, then application may be made in the same manner as a renewal.

i. Continuing education credit shall not be applied to more than one certification cycle.

2. Upon a finding that a certification was previously held and that any applicable continuing education requirements have been satisfied the certification shall be issued.

3. Where the former certification has lapsed for a period exceeding six months, a new application shall be required in accordance with this subchapter.

i. A medical accommodation shall be made for individuals who document a serious medical condition and/or treatment that prevents him or her from obtaining the required CEUs within a three-year certification cycle. The Office of Training and Certification shall review and determine justification for the medical accommodation, and shall be authorized to extend the renewal period for a length that accommodates the medical condition and/or treatment. During the medical accommodation time period, the previously issued certification will be invalid until renewed. Upon the individual satisfying the CEUs required to renew a certification, the Office of Training and Certification shall renew the certification.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:73-5.4

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 775(a), effective 2/5/2018

Modified by Executive Order No. 103(2020) 52 N.J.R. 1308(a), effective 4/29/2020