1. (1) To be approved for credit, a continuing education course or activity shall meet all of the following criteria

   1. (a) The course or activity includes instruction in an organized method of learning contributing directly to the professional competency of the licensee and pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession.
   2. (b) The course or activity is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training, or experience and are considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the course or activity.
   3. (c) The course or activity provides proof of attendance or certificate of completion.

2. (2) The professional hydrologist section may approve sponsors or providers for continuing education courses and activities, including the following:

   1. (a) Technical or professional societies or similar organizations devoted to hydrologic, natural, or environmental sciences and education.
   2. (b) Accredited colleges, universities, or other educational institutions and schools of higher education.
   3. (c) Governmental units.
   4. (d) Any other provider approved by the professional hydrologist section or its designee.
3. (3) The professional hydrologist section or its designee may approve courses, credits, contact hour value for courses, and other methods of earning credit.
4. (4) Contact hour credit for college or technical school courses approved by the professional hydrologist section shall be based on the definition of contact hour in s. GHSS 1.02 (4).

History

History: CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.