Qualifying Programs

(1) In order to qualify for credit toward satisfaction of the continuing education requirements of T.C.A. § 62-19-106(e), a continuing education program must be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee. (2) A sponsor of a continuing education program shall obtain approval from the Commission as provided in this chapter. (3) Formal programs requiring attendance may only be considered for approval by the Commission if: (a) An outline is prepared and preserved; (b) The unit program is at least two (2) hours (1 credit hour = 50 minutes) in length; (c) The program is conducted by an instructor, discussion leader or lecturer qualified in the opinion of the Commission by either education or experience or both; and (d) A record of registration and attendance is maintained and certified by the signatures of an authorized representative of the organization sponsoring the program. (4) Subject to compliance with paragraphs one (1) through three (3) of this rule, the following may qualify as acceptable continuing education programs: (a) University or college courses, provided that: 1. Successful completion of a semester or quarter length course will satisfy the continuing education requirement for the license renewal for which it is taken; and 2. The courses are relevant to the auction industry; (b) Programs of auctioneer associations and organizations recognized by the Commission; and (c) Programs of other organizations and associations recognized by the Commission. (5) Formal correspondence and other individual study programs which require registration and provide evidence of satisfactory completion may qualify for continuing education credit in an amount to be determined by the Commission. (6) Continuing education credit will be allowed for service as an instructor, discussion leader or speaker at any program for which participants are eligible to receive continuing education credit. Credit for such service shall be allowed on the first presentation only, unless the CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAPTER 0160-03 program has been substantially revised. One (1) hour of instruction will equal one (1) hour of continuing education. (7) Any program of continuing education not specifically mentioned by this rule may be submitted to the Commission for evaluation and approval. (8) The Commission specifically reserves the right to approve or disapprove credit for continuing education claimed under this rule. (9) Notwithstanding any provisions of these rules to the contrary, programs sponsored by the Commission qualify as acceptable continuing education programs. The Commission is exempted from all sponsor requirements; however, the Commission shall maintain for each program it sponsors a registration form on which licensees attending a program print and sign their names and license number(s). The Commission need not maintain a signed registration form for courses it sponsors over the internet. (10) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules to the contrary the requirements of Rule 0160-03-.05, Sponsors, and paragraphs (2) and (3) of this rule shall not apply to sponsors the Commission determines are nationally recognized providers of auctioneer education. Those sponsors shall comply with the provisions of Rule 0160-03-.07, Control and Reporting System. The failure of such a sponsor to report as required shall result in the Commission’s refusal to grant credit for attendance at programs of such sponsors and/or the suspension of the sponsor’s recognition by the Commission under this paragraph. For purposes of this paragraph, the nationally recognized provider of auctioneer education is the National Auctioneer Association.