Iowa Code r. 481-962.3 - Standards

(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity that meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity:

a. Is an organized program of learning fundamental to the practice of the profession that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;

b. Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education and training in the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters;

c. Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and

d. Provides proof of attendance, including:

(1) Date, location, course title, and presenter(s);

(2) Number of program contact hours; and

(3) Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor.

(2) Specific criteria.

a. Continuing education will be obtained by attending programs relating to the practice of interpreting or transliterating for the deaf or hard of hearing and that are:

(1) Educational activities, including lectures, conferences, focused seminars, clinical and practical workshops, simultaneous live satellite broadcasts and teleconferences;

(2) Obtained in content areas that conform to the content areas specified in the RID Certification Maintenance Program Standards and Criteria for Approved Sponsors, revised edition, June 2004, with the exception of the number of continuing education units (CEUs) required, which is defined in paragraph 962.3(2)"b." RID activity categories of independent study or teaching an academic class are not professional study categories that can be claimed for credit by temporary license holders.

b. Each renewal period, licensees will obtain 40 hours (4 CEUs) of continuing education, including no less than 30 hours (3 CEUs) of professional studies. The remaining 10 hours (1 CEU) may be in either professional or general studies. The board will accept proof of a current NIC or current RID Certification in lieu of proof of the 40 hours of continuing education.

c. Continuing education hours of credit equivalents for academic coursework per biennium are as follows:

1 academic semester hour = 15 continuing education hours

1 academic quarter hour = 10 continuing education hours

1 CEU = 10 continuing education hours

Notes

Iowa Code r. 481-962.3

ARC 7830C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24

ARC 7830C, IAB 4/17/2024, effective 5/22/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/2024