Subd. 1. Required program content.

In order to be approved by the board, a continuing education program must:

1. (1) promote the standards of practice described in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240;
2. (2) contribute to the practice of social work as defined in section 148D.010; and
3. (3) not be primarily procedural or be primarily oriented towards business practices or self-development.

Subd. 2. Types of continuing education programs.

In order to be approved by the board, a continuing education program must be one of the following: academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning; educational workshops, seminars, or conferences offered by an organization or individual; staff training offered by a public or private employer; or independent study.