Subd. 1. Ways of approving clock hours.

The clock hours required under section 148D.130 must be approved in one or more of the following ways:

1. (1) the hours must be offered by a continuing education provider approved by the board;
2. (2) the hours must be offered by a continuing education provider approved by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;
3. (3) the hours must be earned through a continuing education program approved by the National Association of Social Workers; or
4. (4) the hours must be earned through a continuing education program approved by the board.

Subd. 2. Preapproval not required.

Providers and programs are not required to be preapproved but must meet the requirements specified in this section.