Sec. 5.
(a) Individuals or organizations applying for approval as sponsors of Category I continuing education courses must submit a written application for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the individual's or organization's presentation of a program for continuing education credit. Programs presented:
(1) prior to the receipt of approval; or
(2) after the withdrawal or termination of approval of the individual or organization; by the board shall not count toward continuing education requirements.
(b) The written request for approval shall include the following:
(1) The name of the sponsoring individual or organization.
(2) The address and telephone number of the individual or organization.
(3) The following for organizations:
(A) A description of the specific purposes for which the organization was formed.
(B) For each individual in the organization with direct responsibility for the training activities of the organization, a vita or resume listing all educational and relevant work experience.
(4) For individuals, a vita or resume listing all educational and relevant work experience.
(5) A list of each educational program presented or sponsored by the individual or organization for one (1) year prior to the date of the request for approval.
(6) For each program listed under subdivision (5), the following:
(A) The date and location of the program.
(B) A brief summary of the content of the program.
(C) The name and the academic and professional background of the lecturer.
(D) The number of clock hours of continuing education credit granted by a state licensing or similar regulatory authority for the program.
(7) A description of the course evaluation technique utilized for all educational programs.
(8) A sample of the certificate awarded for the completion of all educational programs, if available.
(9) A list of all programs anticipated to be presented or sponsored during the requested approval period, if available.
(10) A description of the procedure to be utilized for monitoring and documenting attendance.
(c) The individual or organization is responsible for monitoring attendance in such a way that verification of attendance throughout the program can be reliably assured.
(d) Approval of the individual or organization will be valid for a maximum period of two (2) years. The individual or organization is responsible for applying to the board for approval.
(e) Continuing education courses may be evaluated after presentation or participation if a written request is submitted in the form and manner required by the board.
