S.C. Code Regs. § 8-150 - Continuing Education
(1) To
qualify for registration renewal, a registrant must accumulate a minimum of
twenty-four (24) hours per registration cycle of continuing education. The
reporting period is from July 1 to June 30 of each odd numbered year and hours
cannot be carried over to the next registration cycle.
(2) One (1) hour of continuing education
shall be awarded for each hour of active participation in any course, seminar,
workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. One (1) hour of
continuing education credit shall also be awarded for each ICC examination
passed during the licensing cycle.
(3) For each registration cycle, a minimum of
eighteen continuing education hours must be earned in technical topics. For
each registration cycle, a maximum number of six hours may be earned in
management, ethics, or other professional development type training.
(4) If the first period of registration is
less than twenty-four (24) months, continuing education required for the first
registration renewal must be based on the following:
A. For registrations issued one (1) to four
(4) months before expiration, no hours.
B. For registrations issued four (4) to eight
(8) months before expiration, four (4) hours.
C. For registrations issued eight (8) to
twelve (12) months before expiration, eight (8) hours.
D. For registrations issued twelve (12) to
sixteen (16) months before expiration, twelve (12) hours.
E. For registrations issued sixteen (16) to
twenty (20) months before expiration, sixteen (16) hours.
F. For registrations issued twenty (20) to
twenty-four (24) months before expiration, twenty (20) hours.
G. For each subsequent registration, a
minimum of twenty-four (24) hours will be required.
(5) Continuing education accrued to qualify
for registration reinstatement shall not count towards the required continuing
education for the new registration cycle.
(6) In order to receive reimbursement of
continuing education costs from the Council, the registrant must submit by June
30 of each year a reimbursement request on a Council-approved form and meet the
following requirements:
A. Registrant must
have an active registration.
B. The
continuing education must be selected from a list of courses approved by the
Council.
C. Registrant's
participation in the continuing education must be approved by the Council prior
to the course registration date.
1. For
approval requests received after the course registration date, the Council will
only pay the advance registration fee. Registrant or jurisdiction shall be
responsible for any additional or late fees.
2. If the approval request exceeds the
maximum payment per credit hour as established by the Council, registrant or
jurisdiction shall be responsible for any costs in excess of the per-hour
maximum.
D. The
pre-approved continuing education course must be successfully completed by the
registrant. If the course is not successfully completed by the registrant and
was prepaid by the Council, then registrant or the jurisdiction must reimburse
the Council for the prepaid fee.
E.
The continuing education shall not exceed six credit and/or training hours per
one calendar day.
F. The number of
hours claimed for reimbursement for each year shall not exceed 12 credit
hours.
G. If credit is claimed for
passing an ICC examination(s), registrant must submit proof of the examination
results.
(7) For each
registration cycle, a registrant may earn up to twelve (12) continuing
education hours through Council approved self-pace courses.
(8) Proof of continuing education compliance
will be conducted by audit at the discretion of the Council.
(9) The Council, by majority vote, may alter
or waive any continuing education requirements during a state of
emergency.
(10) A registrant
experiencing physical disability, illness or other extenuating circumstances
may apply for waiver of continuing education requirements on a Council-approved
form with supporting documentation. Such request for a waiver is subject to
review and approval by the Council or its designated representative.
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(1) To qualify for registration renewal, a registrant must accumulate a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per registration cycle of continuing education. The reporting period is from July 1 to June 30 of each odd numbered year and hours cannot be carried over to the next registration cycle.
(2) One (1) hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. One (1) hour of continuing education credit shall also be awarded for each ICC examination passed during the licensing cycle.
(3) For each registration cycle, a minimum of eighteen continuing education hours must be earned in technical topics. For each registration cycle, a maximum number of six hours may be earned in management, ethics, or other professional development type training.
(4) If the first period of registration is less than twenty-four (24) months, continuing education required for the first registration renewal must be based on the following:
A. For registrations issued one (1) to four (4) months before expiration, no hours.
B. For registrations issued four (4) to eight (8) months before expiration, four (4) hours.
C. For registrations issued eight (8) to twelve (12) months before expiration, eight (8) hours.
D. For registrations issued twelve (12) to sixteen (16) months before expiration, twelve (12) hours.
E. For registrations issued sixteen (16) to twenty (20) months before expiration, sixteen (16) hours.
F. For registrations issued twenty (20) to twenty-four (24) months before expiration, twenty (20) hours.
G. For each subsequent registration, a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours will be required.
(5) Continuing education accrued to qualify for registration reinstatement shall not count towards the required continuing education for the new registration cycle.
(6) In order to receive reimbursement of continuing education costs from the Council, the registrant must submit by June 30 of each year a reimbursement request on a Council-approved form and meet the following requirements:
A. Registrant must have an active registration.
B. The continuing education must be selected from a list of courses approved by the Council.
C. Registrant's participation in the continuing education must be approved by the Council prior to the course registration date.
1. For approval requests received after the course registration date, the Council will only pay the advance registration fee. Registrant or jurisdiction shall be responsible for any additional or late fees.
2. If the approval request exceeds the maximum payment per credit hour as established by the Council, registrant or jurisdiction shall be responsible for any costs in excess of the per-hour maximum.
D. The pre-approved continuing education course must be successfully completed by the registrant. If the course is not successfully completed by the registrant and was prepaid by the Council, then registrant or the jurisdiction must reimburse the Council for the prepaid fee.
E. The continuing education shall not exceed six credit and/or training hours per one calendar day.
F. The number of hours claimed for reimbursement for each year shall not exceed 12 credit hours.
G. If credit is claimed for passing an ICC examination(s), registrant must submit proof of the examination results.
(7) For each registration cycle, a registrant may earn up to twelve (12) continuing education hours through Council approved self-pace courses.
(8) Proof of continuing education compliance will be conducted by audit at the discretion of the Council.
(9) The Council, by majority vote, may alter or waive any continuing education requirements during a state of emergency.
(10) A registrant experiencing physical disability, illness or other extenuating circumstances may apply for waiver of continuing education requirements on a Council-approved form with supporting documentation. Such request for a waiver is subject to review and approval by the Council or its designated representative.