OAR 918-035-0040: Minimum Requirements for Continuing Education Course Approval

(1) Except as provided in Section (2) of this rule, all continuing education courses must meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Course instructors must be approved by the appropriate board or the division pursuant to these rules; (b) The minimum course length is two hours or the equivalent for online or correspondence courses; (c) The application for course or instructor approval must designate whether the course is for general continuing education credit, code-change credit, or Oregon rule and law credit; and (d) The course must comply with the policies and procedures established by the appropriate board or the division for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the course. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, the appropriate board may recognize code-development bodies or national organizations as continuing education providers without requiring them to submit specific courses to the division for approval. In approving a provider, the board will specify: (a) The scope of the courses taught by the provider; and (b) The type of credit to be awarded for various courses