Section 6-12 - Out-of State Program(s)/Course(s) Including Distance Education (a) Pre-Licensure Out-of-State Program Approval. An out-of-state program seeking to provide students with pre-licensure clinical learning experiences in Wyoming shall obtain Board approval. - (i) The Board may accept an out-of-state programs that has been approved by the regulatory body, such as a board of nursing, in that jurisdiction where the program is located. Such approval shall meet or exceed approval requirements established in this chapter.
- (ii) If an out-of-state program is not approved by the regulatory body, such as a board of nursing, in that jurisdiction where the program is located, the program shall apply for Board approval.
(b) Out-of-State Course Approval. - (i) Timeline. At least two (2) months prior to the start date of the clinical course, an out-of-state program shall submit a completed course approval application.
- (ii) Application Requirements. The applicant shall provide:
- (A) Parent institution's current registration with the Wyoming Department of Education or be designated as a participating institution by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA);
- (B) Proof of parent institution's accreditation by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for pre-licensure programs;
- (C) Proof of faculty and preceptors qualifications identified in Section 4; and
- (D) Course and student information.
- (iii) Reporting Obligations. Programs with approval clinical placements in Wyoming shall be required to complete an abbreviated annual education report.
054-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-12