1. (a) Participants should be informed in advance of course content objectives, prerequisites, and recommended credit hours so potential participants can determine whether they are qualified to participate in and benefit from the program. If no prerequisite is necessary, a statement to this effect must be made.
2. (b) The program developer must organize the program around the stated learning objectives and must retain a copy of the final program in accordance with §523.143(b) of this chapter (relating to Sponsor's Record). The final program must contain sufficient documentation to support the number of CPE credit hours granted. The stated learning objectives should clearly communicate the specific concepts and/or outcomes of the program. The course materials must be periodically reviewed to assure that they are accurate and consistent with currently accepted standards relating to the program's subject matter. The program developer should provide the instructor with separate materials that emphasize sections of the course that need reinforcement, if appropriate.
3. (c) Instructors must be qualified both with respect to program content and teaching methods used. Sponsors shall evaluate the performance of instructors at the conclusion of each program to determine their suitability for continuing to serve as instructors.
4. (d) All programs must provide for some means to evaluate both the competence of the instructor and the course material. Refer to §523.141 of this chapter (relating to Evaluation).
5. (e) Self-study programs must conform to the requirements outlined in §523.102(c)(2) of this chapter (relating to CPE Purpose and Definitions) and shall include at least five questions after each learning objective (section/chapter). The final exam shall have at least five questions per hour of CPE credit granted. No more than 25% of final exam questions may be "true/false" in nature.
6. (f) Sponsors are responsible for ensuring the participants register their attendance during the program. Sponsors are responsible for assigning the appropriate number of credit hours for participants, including reduced hours for those participants who arrive late or leave early. Refer to §523.142 of this chapter (relating to Program Time Credit Measurement for Sponsors).
7. (g) Sponsors must comply with all CPE rules including §523.143 of this chapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §523.140 adopted to be effective April 7, 2004, 29 TexReg 3482; amended to be effective February 17, 2008, 33 TexReg 1114; amended to be effective December 3, 2008, 33 TexReg 9692; amended to be effective August 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 6828; amended to be effective February 6, 2013, 38 TexReg 505.