Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.18.01 - RULES OF THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD
Section 24.18.01.401 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 24.18.01.401

Current through August 31, 2023

All certified/licensed appraisers must comply with the following continuing education requirements: (3-28-23)

01. Purpose of Continuing Education. The purpose of continuing education is to ensure that the appraiser participates in a program that maintains and increases his skill, knowledge and competency in real estate appraising. (3-28-23)

02. Hours Required. The equivalent of thirty (30) classroom hours of instruction in courses or seminars during the twenty-four (24) months prior to renewal is required. If the licensee completes two (2) or more courses having substantially the same content during any one (1) continuing education cycle, the licensee only will receive continuing education credit for one (1) of the courses. (3-28-23)

a. If the educational offering is taken on-line or in a virtual classroom, the course must include successful completion of prescribed course mechanisms required to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter. (3-28-23)

b. Credit toward the classroom hour requirement may be granted only where the length of the educational offering is at least two (2) hours. (3-28-23)

c. Credit for the classroom hour requirement may be obtained by accredited courses which have been approved by the Appraisal Qualifications Board and by courses approved by Real Estate Appraiser Boards of states with reciprocity with Idaho. All other courses must have approval of the Board, which shall require the continuing education provider to submit the educational course approval application and application fee as set forth in these rules along with the documentation including the instructors and their qualifications, course content, length of course, and its location. Courses shall be approved for a period of four (4) years. (3-28-23)

d. Once every twenty-four (24) months, Idaho State Certified/Licensed Real Estate Appraisers and registered trainees will be required to attend an approved seven (7) hour USPAP update course or the equivalent. The course must cover the most recent USPAP edition. (3-28-23)

03. Credit for Appraisal Educational Processes and Programs. Continuing education credit may also be granted for participation, other than as a student, in appraisal educational processes and programs. Examples of activities for which credit may be granted are teaching, program development, authorship of textbooks, or similar activities which are determined to be equivalent to obtaining continuing education. Credit for educational processes and programs continuing education shall not exceed one-half (1/2) of the total continuing education credits required for a renewal period. (3-28-23)

04. Credit for Attending the Licensure Board Meetings. Continuing education credit may be granted for a maximum of two (2) hours each continuing education cycle for time spent attending one (1) Board meeting. Members of the board shall not be entitled to continuing education credit for board service. (3-28-23)

05. Requirement When a Certificate/License Is Canceled. For each year (less than five (5)) in which a license is lapsed, canceled, or otherwise non-renewed, fifteen (15) hours of continuing education must be documented, including a seven (7) hour USPAP update course, prior to reinstatement. The course must cover the most recent USPAP edition. (3-28-23)

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