R4-46-503. Course Owners

A. Approval of a course granted to the course owner extends to a secondary provider. However, for a course delivered by distance education: 1. A course owner’s approval of the course-delivery mechanism, as required under R4-46-502, does not extend to a secondary provider; and 2. Both the course owner and secondary provider shall apply for and obtain approval of the course-delivery mechanism from a source listed in R4-46-502. B. If a course owner allows an approved course to be offered by a secondary provider, the course owner shall ensure that the secondary provider: 1. Uses the course owner’s materials, including the same textbook and examination, if any; 2. Allows only the number of hours specified by the Department under subsection R4-46-501(D); 3. Uses an instructor who is qualified under the standards specified in subsection R4-46-506(7); and 4. Adheres to the course owner’s policies regarding student attendance, course scheduling, and prerequisites, if any. C. Before allowing an approved course to be offered by a secondary provider using distance education, the course owner shall comply with subsection (B) and: 1. Ensure that the secondary provider has obtained approval of the course-delivery mechanism from a source listed in R4-46-502, and 2. Provide evidence that the secondary provider has obtained approval of the course-delivery mechanism for the approved course. D. A course owner shall be held responsible if a secondary provider, authorized by the course owner under subsection (B) or (C), violates any provision of this Article.