Ala. Admin. Code r. 741-X-7-.02 - Continuing Education
(1) The Board or
another organization recognized by the Board may approve providers of
continuing education.
(2) The
Alabama Private Investigators Association continuing education activities,
which pertain to private investigation, shall be considered prior approved,
providing they meet all other requirements for contact hours.
(3) The continuing education program must be
a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional
competence of the licensee.
(4) The
following additional methods may be utilized for obtaining continuing education
hours:
(a) By taking and passing (with a grade
of C or better) a college or university course which comprises part of the
professional requirements for a formal education in a criminal justice
education program, or any course that shall enhance a private investigator's
professional growth and development.
(b) Membership in professional organizations,
holding office in, or participating on Boards or committees pertaining to
Private Investigation may be counted up to two (2) hours for each renewal
period.
By completing a self-study course, such as a course offered on the internet, which has been approved by the Alabama Private Investigators Association or the Board for a specific number of continuing education hours.
(c) Preparation and
presentation of a lecture approved for continuing education hours under these
rules shall be eligible for two (2) contact hours for each contact hour of
presentation for the first presentation. Subsequent presentations of the same
lecture will not be awarded additional contact hours.
(5) Private investigator related educational
offerings as described in this Chapter will be acceptable for continuing
education credit provided the courses meet minimum time requirements for
contact hours as stated in 741-X-7-.01(3) and provided these organizations and
their affiliates maintain records documenting educational programs and rosters
of licensed private investigators who attend their programs. Such documentation
shall be retained for three (3) years and made available to the Board upon
request. An acceptable Continuing Education Provider is defined as any
individual, organization, institution, association, firm, or other entity that
provides ongoing training services to the private investigator that directly
relates to the practice of private investigation. Acceptable Continuing
Education Providers are listed below:
(a)
Associations - The Board will accept continuing education credits for
instruction provided by legitimate private investigator associations. This
shall include, but is not limited to, state and national associations which are
properly incorporated and in good standing with the appropriate incorporating
body.
(b) Company Training -
Companies may develop continuing education courses to provide training solely
for their own employees.
(c)
Institutions - Institutions that provide training for profit.
(d) Distance Learning - Distance learning
shall include, but is not limited to, online internet-based training and
correspondence courses.
(e)
Individuals and Firms - Individuals and firms that provide training for
profit.
(f) State Board or
Commission - Continuing Education approved by a Licensure Board or Commission
for Private Investigators.
(6) The Board specifically reserves the right
to approve or disapprove credit for continuing education claimed under this
Chapter.
(7) Continuing education
credit will not be allowed for the following:
(a) Regular work activities.
(b) Independent unstructured or
self-structured learning such as home study programs, except as authorized
pursuant to Chapter 741-X-7-.02(4) (c).
(c) Training specifically related to policies
and procedures of an agency.
Notes
Author: The Alabama Private Investigation Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยงยง 34-25B-l through 34-25B-29.
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