Section 2286 - Continuing Education(a) As a condition of renewal of an instructor's license which expires on or after June 30, 1996, the instructor shall provide proof to the board of completion of not less than 8 hours of continuing education obtained within 12 months prior to license renewal. Proof of completion of continuing education shall be in form of a written declaration specifically naming the activity, the dates involved, any costs, and the name of the instructor, and institution or sponsoring organization.(b) An instructor shall provide proof to the board of completion of one or a combination of any of the following totaling 8 hours: (1) in a board approved course or seminar, regarding blindness mobility, health issues relating to blindness, instructing blind persons, and care and training of dogs.(2) attendance at meetings of guide dog user organizations or organizations of the blind.(3) participation in self-study videos or online coursework (per CCR 16 § 2286(b)(1)).(c) Pre-approval of courses or attendance of meeting or seminars may be obtained by submitting to the board a description of the activity, the number of hours and the subject matter to be covered, name and address of the instructor, and name of the sponsor or organization providing the activity, writing at least 30 days preceding the activity. The board shall inform the applicant of the status of the activity prior to the onset, unless impractical to do so.(d) Proof of completion of continuing education shall be in the form of a written declaration signed by the licensee containing the following information: name of the activity, date(s) of the activity, cost instruction or activity, name and address of the instructor, and name of the sponsor or the organization providing the activity.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2286
1. New section filed 8-23-96; operative 9-22-96 (Register 96, No. 34).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)-(b)(2), new subsection (b)(3) and amendment of subsection (d) filed 11-30-2009; operative 12-30-2009 (Register 2009, No. 49). Note: Authority cited: Sections 7208 and 7211.1, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7208 and 7211.1, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 8-23-96; operative 9-22-96 (Register 96, No. 34).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)-(b)(2), new subsection (b)(3) and amendment of subsection (d) filed 11-30-2009; operative 12-30-2009 (Register 2009, No. 49).