The following words and terms, when used in Subchapter G of this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) Applicant--A person seeking accreditation or approval to be a continuing education provider or instructor.
- (2) CE instructor--A person approved by the Commission to teach continuing education courses.
- (3) CE provider--Any person approved by the Commission; or specifically exempt by the Act, Chapter 1102, Texas Occupation Code, or Commission rule; that offers a course for which continuing education credit may be granted by the Commission to a license holder or applicant.
- (4) Classroom delivery--A method of course delivery where the instructor and students interact face to face and in real time, in either the same physical location, or through the use of technology.
- (5) Distance education delivery--A method of course delivery other than classroom delivery, including alternative delivery and correspondence delivery.
- (6) Elective CE course--A continuing education course, other than a Non-elective CE course, approved by the Commission as acceptable to fulfil the continuing education hours needed to renew a license.
- (7) Non-elective CE course--A continuing education course, for which the subject matter of the course is specifically mandated by the Act, Chapter 1102, or Commission rule, that a license holder is required to take prior to renewal of a license.
- (8) Person--Any individual, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, including a state agency or governmental subdivision.
Source Note:The provisions of this §535.70 adopted to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9669; amended to be effective January 1, 2016, 40 TexReg 8237.