R156-9-304. Continuing Professional Education - Funeral Service Directors

  In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1)(g) and 58-1-308(3)(b) and Section 58-9-304, the continuing education requirements for funeral service directors is defined, clarified or established as follows:

  (1) Continuing professional education shall consist of 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education in each preceding two-year period of licensure or expiration of licensure.

  (2) If a renewal period is shortened or extended to effect a change of renewal cycle or if an initial license is granted for a period of less than two years, the continuing professional education hours required for that period shall be increased or decreased proportionately.

  (3) The standards for qualified continuing professional education are:

  (a) College classes, seminars, or workshops sponsored by professional associations in areas related to funeral service will generally qualify for continuing professional education (CPE) if the education contributes to the professional competence and knowledge of the funeral service director and if the program complies with the standards set forth under Subsection (b).

  (b) CPE programs shall meet the following standards:

  (i) the course shall be formally organized and be primarily instructional;

  (ii) the sponsor shall prepare an outline of the course which shall be retained for a minimum of four years following the presentation;

  (iii) the sponsor shall list the hour rating of the course in the course outline. One hour of CPE shall be credited for each 50 minute period of instruction;

  (iv) the sponsor shall record and keep an accurate record of course attendance including the date, place, and the name of the licensed funeral service directors attending the course; and

  (v) the sponsor shall issue a certificate of completion listing the time, date, place, name of licensee, number of hours of CPE completed and the course title.

  (c) Formal correspondence or other individual study programs which require registration shall provide evidence of satisfactory completion including test results and meet all other requirements as specified in this section will qualify.

  (d) Each semester hour of college credit shall equal 15 hours of CPE. A quarter hour shall equal ten hours of CPE.

  (4) Upon written request from the licensee, the Board may waive the requirement for CPE as provided in Section R156-1-308d.

  (5) The licensee is responsible to insure that the program will qualify for CPE. Each licensee shall keep an accurate record of CPE on forms supplied by the Division. The records shall be maintained for a minimum of four years.

  (6) The Division in collaboration with the Board shall perform random audits to determine if the licensee is in compliance with the CPE requirements. If audited, or upon request by the Division, the licensee is responsible to submit documentation of compliance with CPE requirements.