1. (1) An application for approval as a Board approved provider of continuing education shall submit to the Board the required fee and a complete application that demonstrates:

   1. (a) An organized plan for quality continuing education for heating and air conditioning or refrigeration contractors;
   2. (b) The mission and objectives of the provider;
   3. (c) Policies and procedures for implementation and evaluation of the educational programs and the educational unit;
   4. (d) An identifiable educational unit with designated qualified personnel and resources for conducting an organized plan of continuing education.
2. (2) Approved providers are accountable for the quality, accuracy and veracity of continuing education provided.
3. (3) Approved providers are responsible for ensuring the instructor(s) possess qualifications appropriate to the content of the activity.
4. (4) Approved providers shall submit electronic records of all contact hours awarded to certified contractors to the Board in a format and method specified by the Board.
5. (5) Records and reports shall be maintained for a minimum of two years.

6. (6) An assigned provider number shall be issued upon approval of the entity as an approved provider of continuing education.

   1. (a) The Board Approved Provider ID does not expire, provided standards for approval are maintained;
   2. (b) The provider ID shall be listed on course announcements, certificates, records, and reports including all correspondence with the Board;
   3. (c) Name of entity attached to the Board assigned provider number may be changed upon written request from the contact person or administrator.

7. (7) Withdrawal of approval as a provider may occur if the provider fails to adhere to requirements in these rules. Grounds for withdrawal of approval include, but are not limited to:

   1. (a) Lack of qualified personnel for planning and conducting continuing education for industry contractors,
   2. (b) Inadequate record maintenance,
   3. (c) Fraud, deception, or misrepresentation relating to the educational program,
   4. (d) Failure to comply with request for documents, submitting false, inaccurate, or incomplete evidence of continuing education programs conducted, and certificates issued,
   5. (e) Aiding or abetting a licensee who fails to meet the continuing education requirement by altering or falsifying certificates.

Author: Jeffrey M. Becraft

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §31-31-32.

History: New Rule: Published May 31, 2022; effective July 15, 2022.