Courses which are not approved by TDLR as continuing education courses can not be used for license renewal. If the college course is a TDLR approved continuing education course, then the course hours can be used for license renewal. However, the courses must be taken during the period of the license being renewed.

Courses/activities attended by licensees in another state which are approved by another board of nursing are considered to be acceptable continuing education activities. The nurse will need to add these classes to their individual online continuing education record.

Continuing education became mandatory January 1, 1995. Every year, dentists must complete 15 hours and hygienists must complete 6 hours. In addition, every licensee is required to maintain current CPR certification. The number of hours completed each year is reported on the license renewal form and no documentation of course work should be sent to the Board’s office.

Continuing education can be earned from activity(ies) provided or approved by an Alabama Board of Nursing approved provider of continuing education or a Board-recognized provider of continuing education. Yes, if the continuing education is received from a recognized provider [610-X-10-.02(2)b]. Continuing education must be from a Board - approved or Board - recognized provider.

The Board adopted a Continuing Education program, Rule ?851.32, at the May 20, 2005 Board Meeting. The rule becomes effective September 1, 2006 and states that continuing education requirements must be met prior to license renewal on or after that date.

Your provider will issue you a course completion certificate. If you have questions, please contact your provider first. If you continue to have questions, please contact TDLR: by phone, (512) 463-6599 or toll-free in Texas (800) 803-9202; or by e-mail ce@license.state.tx.us.

To be acceptable, the continuing education must be sponsored by a state, regional (multi-state like SECO) or national optometric association, an accredited school of optometry or an accredited school of medicine. You can choose to take two hours annually from one of the following as long as the education is sponsored by a board-approved sponsor: 2 hours from the internet; or CD Rom; or correspondence; or audio digest.

Continuing education is not required for Vet Techs presently, however, this will most likely change in the future. You should review the Board rules periodically to watch for changes.

This site contains information regarding credit for CPAs, attorneys, insurance producers, actuaries and other professionals. Any questions you might have after reviewing this information should be directed to continuinged@ifebp.org or call (262) 786-6710 option 2 educational programs continuing education credit. The personnel working on site at our seminars may not have specific information about each program and each state.

Acceptable content [610-X-10-.02] must be beyond the basic educational level for entry into practice of the individual license and includes: Liberal arts, sciences, business, and general education courses offered for academic credit by an institution accredited by an educational accrediting body. ^Back to Top

If your course completion is not posted seven days after you completed the course, contact your provider first. If you continue to have questions, please contact TDLR: by phone, (512) 463-6599 or toll-free in Texas (800) 803-9202; or by e-mail ce@license.state.tx.us. If you do not receive your course completion certificate within 15 days from the end of your course, please check first with your provider.

No, a licensee shall be exempt from continuing education requirements for the first annual renewal following the date of initial licensure. Upon written request from the licensee explaining the circumstances, the Board may grant an exemption or waiver in cases of certified illness or undue hardship. You may request an inactive license from the Board, beginning with the renewal of March 31, 2004.

Continuing education contact hours must be completed on or before May 31, 2006. The present biennium period is June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2006. Continuing education must be completed before you renew your license. When you renew your license, you are affirming you have met all requirements for renewal including the continuing education requirements.

A certified electrician may take continuing education from; a community college or public school district or public educational institution, or a state-licensed private post-secondary institution under contract with a public educational institution, community college or public school district that offers classes relevant to the certification category.

Six hours for each year of the renewal period. Thus, if you are renewing a four year license, you must take 24 hours. You may take all of the hours in one approved course or in several approved courses.

For real estate salespersons and brokers you must complete a total of 45 hours of approved continuing education courses, including: additional 15 hours of approved courses, which may be designated as either consumer protection or consumer service courses