1. (a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for successfully completing a self-directed study program relating to the topics listed in Plc 1507.04(b) and (c), provided that:

   1. (1) The program adds to the professional knowledge or skill of the licensee; and
   2. (2) The licensee passes the examination given at the end of the program.
2. (b) The licensee may claim as credit for completing a self-directed study program the same number of contact hours attributed to it by the provider or sponsor.

3. (c) Documentation of successful completion of a self-directed study program shall be a document showing:

   1. (1) The licensee’s name;
   2. (2) The name of the course or program and the standard duration of the program, in hours;
   3. (3) The name of the provider or sponsoring entity;
   4. (4) The date the licensee completed the program;
   5. (5) The number of hours credited by the provider or sponsoring entity; and
   6. (7) Confirmation that the licensee passed the examination at the end of the program.

Source. #13839, eff 12-28-23 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Plc 1500)