061-5 Wyo. Code R. §§ 5-4 - Credit

(a) Continuing Professional Education will be measured by program length with one fifty (50) minute period constituting one (1) credit unless the course is offered as a nano learning course. Total credits will be determined based on the sum of segments with credits rounded down to the nearest half credit when the total is not divisible by 50 (180 minutes = 3.5 credits). Credit is granted in the calendar year in which the course is attended or completed unless the Board determines otherwise. Credits reported in one certificate of completion or other evidence of completion may not be split between multiple calendar years. Credit granted through the extension process will be granted in one year only to satisfy minimum CPE requirements and cannot be carried forward to meet future requirements.

(b) A nano learning program is a formal tutorial program designed to permit a participant to learn a given subject in 10-minute increments through the use of electronic media (including technology applications and processes and computer-based or web-based technology) and without interaction with a real-time instructor. A holder shall not claim more than ten (10) full CPE credits (maximum of fifty (50) ten (10) minute nano learning programs) earned through nano learning programs within one (1) calendar year and all nano learning credits shall be offered through course sponsors listed on NASBA's Learning Registry.

(c) Instructors, lecturers, discussion leaders, and speakers earn credit for the actual presentation period plus an additional two credits for each period for preparation (three (3) credits for each presentation credit). The maximum credit allowed in this category will be 50% of the total renewal requirement (no more than 60 credits in any three-year period). Repetitious presentations will not qualify unless substantive changes requiring significant additional research and study have been made to the course.

(d) Published articles, books, etc. authored by the certificate holder: Credit may be awarded for published articles or books for up to 25% of the renewal requirement (no more than 30 credits). Copies of articles or books must be provided at the holder's expense.

(e) University or college courses: Each semester hour credit will equal fifteen (15) credits towards the requirement. A quarter hour will equal ten (10) credits. Credit earned for courses taken to obtain an initial baccalaureate degree that qualifies an individual to sit for the examination do not qualify under this section.

(f) Independent Study: Credit in this area is limited to twelve (12) credits in any renewal period.

(g) Non-degree certificate programs: Accredited colleges and universities that offer certificate programs but do not post credit for the program on the official transcript must either provide a completion certificate to the participant or maintain an attendance log of participants, prepare and preserve an outline of the course, and ensure the course is led by a qualified instructor. One (1) CPE credit shall be awarded for every 50 minutes of class time.

(h) When credits are limited by section 4(b), (c), (d), (e), or (f) no future adjustments may be made to use credits previously limited.

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061-5 Wyo. Code R. §§ 5-4

Amended, Eff. 10/28/2019. Amended, Eff. 7/15/2020.