1. (1) All institutions, organizations, and individuals shall submit an application, proposed courses and curricula, and non-refundable fees to the Board to be considered for approval at least 60 days prior to the first scheduled event where the applicant intends to provide approved continuing education credit.

2. (2) All instructors shall submit an application, resume, and non-refundable fees to the Board to be considered for approval at least 60 days prior to the first scheduled event where the applicant intends to provide approved continuing education credit.

   1. (a) The Board may require prior teaching experience.
   2. (b) The Board may require a college degree.
   3. (c) The Board may accept proof of competency and/or certification.
   4. (d) The Board may require providers and instructors who offer a course online to offer the course at least once a year in a classroom setting to accommodate licensee’s needs and abilities to comply with continuing education requirements.
   5. (e) The Board may require that courses specific to Alabama be offered in the classroom or by live online media.
   6. (f) The Board may require instructors and providers to attend a review and oversight session to ensure course curriculum and presentation is consistent with agency law, regulations and legal opinions.
3. (3) Courses that meet the continuing education requirements for similar professionals must be taught by a Board approved instructor to count toward the licensee’s continuing education credits.

4. (4) All proposed courses and curricula submitted with application shall include a thorough description of course including title, description, and length of course.

   Advertisement must include language reflecting that the course was approved by the Board.

5. (5) All facilities offering courses for continuing education must meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.

Author: J. Seth Gowan, Lauren Latham, Darlene Burt

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-14A-7, 34-14A-11.

History: New Rule: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020. Amended: Published January 31, 2025; effective March 17, 2025.