N.H. Admin. Code § He-A 705.05

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-A 705.05 - Recertification

(a) For an instructor to be recertified, he or she shall have obtained during the current certification period at least 48 hours of in-service training or education specific to the substance abuse field.

(b) The department shall send each instructor a recertification application, Form IDIP-522, at least 3 months prior to the expiration date of his or her certification.

(c) No later than one month prior to the expiration of his or her certification, the applicant for recertification shall submit to the department a completed Form IDIP-522, instructor recertification application.

(d) The applicant shall complete Form IDIP-522 by including the following:

(1) The applicant's name, address, and telephone number;

(2) The IDIP or WIDIP with which the applicant is affiliated, if any;

(3) The expiration date of the applicant's current certification;

(4) A copy of the applicant's instructor certification;

(5) The dated signature of the applicant; and

(6) Either:

a. A copy of a valid LADC license; or

b. Evidence of training and education required in (a), including a transcript or a letter of attendance which includes the following:

1. The course titles;

2. The names of course leaders;

3. The course locations;

4. The sponsoring agencies;

5. The dates of attendance; and

6. The number of course hours related to substance abuse.

(e) The department shall review all courses for applicability to the field of substance abuse.

(f) If the instructor whose certification has expired does not apply for recertification, his or her certification shall be deemed to have lapsed, and he or she shall be prohibited from facilitating an IDIP or WIDIP session or acting as a co-facilitator.

(g) To become recertified after a lapse of certification, in addition to the education requirements contained in (a), the applicant for instructor certification shall:

(1) Submit completed Form IDIP-522, instructor recertification application, to the department;

(2) Complete Form IDIP-523, instructor reinstatement application, by including the following:

a. The applicant's name, address and telephone number;

b. The expiration date of the applicant's current certification;

c. The number of additional continuing education unit (CEU) hours being submitted; and

d. The dated signature of the applicant;

(3) Submit Form IDIP-523, instructor reinstatement application, to the department;

(4) Have obtained 2 hours of training or education in the substance abuse field for every one-month period since expiration of his or her last valid certification period (this requirement shall not exceed 48 hours in total); and

(5) Provide a certificate or certificates showing that the required training or education has been completed, per (d) (6) b.

(h) A certified instructor shall notify the department of any change of address.

(i) A certified instructor may voluntarily terminate his or her certification by notifying the department in writing.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-A 705.05

#2665, eff 4-2-84; ss by #4652, eff 7-25-89; ss by #6078, INTERIM, eff 8-21-95, EXPIRED 12-19-95

New. #6653, EMERGENCY, eff 12-12-97, EXPIRED 4-11-98

New. #6753, eff 5-20-98; ss by #8624, INTERIM, eff 5-20-06, EXPIRES: 11-16-06; ss by #8749, eff 11-16-06