8711. UNACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

8711 UNACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES 8711.1 A certificate holder may not receive duplicate credit for training that is repeated during a single renewal period. 8711.2 The following continuing education shall not be acceptable: (a) The same course taken more than once during a single renewal period; (b) Courses dealing with the participant’s self-improvement, personal growth, changes in attitude, self-therapy or self-awareness, or therapy workshops dealing with the participant’s personal issues or problems; (c) Chemical dependency education courses designed for lay people (public education); (d) Parenting classes or other programs designed for non-professional participants; (e) Liberal arts courses in music, education, art, or other courses unrelated to chemical dependency counseling; (f) Orientation programs, such as specific series of activities designed to familiarize employees with policies and procedures of an institution or agency; and (g) Courses in marketing, business, personal enrichment, time management, CPR classes, or computer-related workshops. Source: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11937, 11949 (December 17, 2010).