Continuing Education Sponsors And Programs

(1) Sponsor, as used in this Chapter, shall mean the following: (a) The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); (b) The National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA); (c) The Tennessee Court Reporters Association (TNCRA) or any state court reporters association whose course or program has been approved for CE credits under the guidelines of any national or state court reporting association; (d) Any computer users group whose program or course has been approved for CE credits under the guidelines of any national or state court reporting association; (e) A city, county, state or federal judicial body responsible for coordination and presentation of CE courses or programs for its employees; (f) A university or college course or adult education program that contributes directly to the court reporter’s knowledge, ability or competence to perform his/her duties; and (2) All programs shall contribute to the advancement, extension and enhancement of the professional skills and knowledge of the individual licensee in the practice of court reporting. (3) Each CE program shall provide a mechanism for evaluation of the program by the participants. The evaluation may be completed on-site immediately following the program or an evaluation questionnaire may be distributed to participants to be completed and returned by mail. The sponsor and the instructor, together, shall review the evaluation outcome and revise subsequent programs accordingly. (a) The sponsor shall maintain attendance records for not less than 5 years. CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAPTER 0455-01-06 (b) The sponsor shall be responsible for assuring that no renewal applicant shall receive CE credit for time not actually spent attending the program.