LAC 46:LXVII.10403. Approval of Qualifying/Continuing Education Courses

A. Education providers shall apply directly to the board for qualifying and continuing education course approval. Application forms will be provided by the board. Information to be submitted for each course offering shall include: 1. course content; 2. program structuring; 3. course completion standards; 4. instructor qualifications; 5. minimum number of classroom hours; 6. textbook and course materials; 7. any additional information as requested by the board. B. Any request for additional course approval from an approved education provider shall be approved by the board prior to the course presentation. C. All approved courses will be valid through December 31 following the initial approval date. The board may extend such approval for the next renewal period if course materials remain current or are updated as changes in the law or rules require. Courses approved through the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation/International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC) will be valid through the AQB/IDECC issued expiration date.