R156-50-304. Continuing Education

(1) In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1)(g) and 58-1-308(3)(b) and the continuing education requirement for renewal of licensure in Subsection 58-50-6(2), each person holding a license shall complete 40 hours of qualified continuing professional education (CPE) every two years.

(2) Those persons who become licensed during the renewal period shall be required to complete a total number of CPE hours based upon a formula of five hours of CPE for each of the remaining quarters in the renewal period.

(3) Programs will generally qualify for CPE if the program is related to probation, social work, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, criminal practice, correction or other related fields and if the program will enhance professional development.

(4) Training provided by the licensee for staff will not qualify.

(5) It is the responsibility of the licensee to obtain qualifying CPE and document the CPE on forms supplied by the Division.

(6) The Division may perform random audits to determine compliance with CPE.