Sec. 09.18.03.05. Determination of Credits

A. The Board shall have the final authority with regard to the approval of courses, sponsors, credit, value for courses, and other matters related to the continuing education requirements. Selection of the approved continuing education courses from the list formulated by the Board is a responsibility of a certificate holder. The list of approved continuing education courses may be amended by the Board at any time the Board finds appropriate. Credits toward the fulfillment of continuing education requirements shall be given only for the approved continuing education courses.

B. The following standards shall be used for the determination of credit with regard to the approved continuing education courses:

(1) Successful completion of the approved continuing education course offered by the qualified sponsor;

(2) Services as a teacher, lecturer, or instructor in interior design and related subjects qualifying for continuing education credit, to be considered by the Board on a case-by-case basis, provided that:

(a) Credit may not be given for repetitious presentations or those that cover, in the Board's opinion, substantially the same material, and

(b) Not more than 1 CEU may be earned, with no carryover provision for excess hours.