S.C. Code Regs. § § 131-12

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 131-12 - Continuing Professional Competency

(A) Professionals licensed to practice geology are required to demonstrate a continuing development of professional competency. Each registrant shall submit a continuing education report on a form approved by the Board as a condition of renewal.

(B) Continuing Education Requirements.

(1) Every registrant is required to obtain twenty-four (24) contact hours for each biennium of registration.

(2) If a registrant exceeds the biennial requirements in any renewal period, a maximum of eight (8) contact hours may be carried forward into the ensuing renewal period.

(C) Determination of Credit.

(1) Continuing education credit shall be in accordance with Continuing Education Guidelines as approved by the Board.

(2) Upon request, the Board may require proof of attendance of successful completion of continuing education credits. Final approval of continuing education credits shall be at the discretion of the Board.

(D) Record Keeping.

(1) The responsibility for maintaining records used to support credits claimed is that of the registrant. Records required to substantiate continuing education activities may include, but are not limited to:

(a) dates of attendance; and

(b) number of actual contact hours certified by the registrant; and

(c) copies of registration receipts attached to continuing education submission form; and/or

(d) appropriate proof of course completion.

(2) For additional credit as course instructor or trip leader, written proof that the event was conducted as described must be provided. Each continuing education event must have separate documentation.

(E) Exceptions.

(1) A registrant may apply for an exemption from or reduction of the continuing education requirement by submitting a request in writing to the Board, including a statement of the grounds upon which a reduction or exemption should be granted, along with the requested reduction or exemption. The Board may grant exemptions or reductions in the following cases:

(a) if the registrant is serving on temporary active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days in a year, in which case the registrant shall be required to present evidence of sixteen (16) hours of continuing education; or

(b) if the registrant is experiencing illness, physical disability, or other extenuating circumstances.

S.C. Code Regs. § 131-12

Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.