1. (a) The Commission may issue Professional Lecturer Certification to a person in a profession, who, by virtue of academic degrees and professional expertise has developed special knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

   1. (1) Law
   2. (2) Psychology
   3. (3) Medicine

2. (b) To be eligible for such certification, an applicant shall:

   1. (1) Have attained a degree from an institution of higher learning accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education in a subject listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule;

   2. (2) Obtain the endorsement of a Commission-recognized School Director or In-Service Training Coordinator who shall:

      1. (A) recommend the applicant for certification as a professional lecturer; and
      2. (B) describe the applicant's expected participation, topical areas, duties, and responsibilities in a delivery of Commission-certified training conducted by the school; and
      3. (C) describe the attributes showing the applicant to be a beneficial contributor to the delivery or presentation in a Commission-certification training program.

History Note: Authority G.S. 17C‑6;
Eff. January 1, 1981;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2006; July 1, 1991; January 1, 1985;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 25, 2019.