20:59:04:01Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Academic credit hour," one semester credit hour earned at a junior college, college, or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education; (2) "Continuing education," postgraduate courses, either academic or nonacademic, related to the field of social work; (3) "Continuing education sponsor," an educational institution, a professional association, or a business or governmental organization approved by the board under §20:59:04:08 to award continuing education units for organized social work education; and (4) "Continuing Education Unit (CEU)," 10 contact hours of participation in a noncredit organized continuing education program conducted by an approved sponsor.

Source: 3 SDR 81, effective May 29, 1977; 4 SDR 82, effective June 6, 1978; 12 SDR 186, effective May 25, 1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 29 SDR 92, effective December 24, 2002.