S.C. Code Regs. § § 77-120

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 77-120 - Continuing Education

1. For the purpose of renewing or reactivating a license, credit will be approved for continuing education programs which are offered by providers approved by the Board. In order to receive Department approval as a continuing education provider, an entity shall:

(a) Apply for approval on forms provided by the Board.

(b) Provide a contact person to ensure that each program provider meets the requirements as established by the Board.

(c) Provide each participant with a certificate of attendance verifying the program has been completed.

(d) The certificate shall not be issued until completion of the program and shall contain the providers name and number, title of program, instructor, date, number of credit hours, the licensee's name and license number.

(e) Any changes to the program must be submitted and approved by the Board.

2. Each program presented by an approved provider shall:

(a) Meet the Board approved standards.

(b) Have a Board approved course outline with stated learning objectives.

(c) Be instructed by a person who meets at least one of the following criteria:

(1) Holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a college or university which is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or a substantially equivalent accrediting body of a foreign sovereign state, with a major in a subject directly related to the content of the program to be offered, or

(2) Has graduated from a school of massage or an apprenticeship program which has a curriculum equivalent to requirements in this state and was approved by a state licensing authority, a nationally recognized massage therapy association, or a substantially equivalent accrediting body, or the Department and has completed three years of professional experience in the practice of massage.

(3) Is licensed as a massage therapist in another state or foreign sovereign state having standards of education or apprenticeship training substantially similar to or more stringent than those required for licensure in South Carolina, and

(4) Has taught at a school of massage which has a curriculum equivalent to requirements in this state and was approved by a state licensing authority, a nationally recognized massage therapy association, or a substantially equivalent accrediting body, or the Board for a minimum of two years.

3. Approved courses in areas other than massage theory, history, and techniques may be instructed by a person who holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a college or university which is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or a substantially equivalent accrediting body of a foreign sovereign state, with a major in a subject directly related to the content of the program to be offered.

4. The Board may grant blanket approval to a provider although the provider must submit dates, times and locations of the program to the Board.

5. The Board retains the right to monitor programs given by any provider. The Department may suspend or revoke the status of a provider who fails to comply with this chapter.

6. One hour of continuing education is defined as 50 minutes of instruction.

7. Instructors of courses shall not receive CE credit for courses they instruct.

8. All Board approved providers shall renew their approved status on or before July 1 of each biennial year.

9. A Continuing Education program may be offered by the Board and shall be available through a self-study video program.

S.C. Code Regs. § 77-120

Added by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 7, eff July 24, 1998; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.