Authority: IC 25-1-4-8; IC 25-21.5-2-14; IC 25-21.5-8-7

Affected: IC 25-1-4-0.2; IC 25-1-11; IC 25-21.5

Sec. 9. (a) A course qualifies for continuing education credit if it:

1. (1) meets the requirements of sections 5 through 7 of this rule;
2. (2) if the course is a distance learning course, meets the requirements of section 8 of this rule; and

3. (3) either is approved by:

   1. (A) an approved organization as defined in IC 25-1-4-0.2; or
   2. (B) the board under subsection (b) or (c).

(b) A course provider that is not approved by an approved organization as defined in IC 25-1-4-0.2 may request specific board approval of a continuing education course by submitting on a form provided by the board the following information:

1. (1) A course outline demonstrating that the course content meets the requirements of sections 5 through 7 of this rule.
2. (2) The name and address of the provider.
3. (3) The telephone number of a contact person for the provider.
4. (4) The name and address of each instructor.
5. (5) Biographical information for each instructor sufficient to demonstrate their qualifications to competently teach the course as provided for in section 11 of this rule.
6. (6) The number of mandatory or elective hours being requested for approval.
7. (7) The student evaluation form for evaluations under section 23 of this rule.

(c) A registered land surveyor may request specific board approval of any continuing education course by submitting course material. The following information must be provided:

1. (1) The following information about the course:

   1. (A) The course title.
   2. (B) The course outline or a description demonstrating that the course content meets the requirements of section 5 of this rule and section 6 or 7 of this rule.
   3. (C) The location where the course was taught.
   4. (D) The date the course was taught.
   5. (E) The name, telephone number, and address of the provider.
   6. (F) The name and address of each instructor.
   7. (G) Biographical information for each instructor sufficient to demonstrate their qualifications to competently teach the course content as provided for in section 11 of this rule.
2. (2) The name and license number of the registered land surveyor requesting approval.
3. (3) A certified statement signed by the registered land surveyor stating that the entire course was completed.
4. (4) The number of mandatory or elective hours as defined in section 6 or 7 of this rule being requested for approval.

(State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors; 865 IAC 1-15-9; filed Feb 12, 2010, 2:56 p.m.: 20100310-IR- 865090270FRA; readopted filed Nov 9, 2012, 11:26 a.m.: 20121205-IR-865120390RFA; readopted filed Nov 29, 2018, 10:35 a.m.: 20181226-IR-865180404RFA; readopted filed May 30, 2024, 9:42 a.m.: 20240626-IR-865230820RFA)