645—241.3 (154B,272C) Standards.
	 241.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity which meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity:
	  a.   	 Constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;
	  b.   	 Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession;
	  c.   	 Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters;
	  d.   	 Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
	  e.   	 Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance including:
	 (1) 	 Date, location, course title, presenter(s);
	 (2) 	 Number of program contact hours; and
	 (3) 	 Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor.
	 241.3(2) Specific criteria.
	  a.   	 A licensee may obtain continuing education hours of credit by:
	 (1) 	 Attending programs/activities that are sponsored by the American Psychological Association or the Iowa Psychological Association.
	 (2) 	 Completing academic coursework that meets the criteria set forth in the rules. Continuing education credit equivalents are as follows:
1 academic semester hour = 15 continuing education hours
1 academic quarter hour = 10 continuing education hours
	 (3) 	 Conducting scholarly research or other activities that integrally relate to the practice of psychology, the results of which are published in a recognized professional publication.
	 (4) 	 Preparing new courses that have received prior approval from the board.
	 (5) 	 Completing home study courses that issue a certificate of completion.
	 (6) 	 Completing courses that are electronically transmitted and issue a certificate of completion.
	 (7) 	 Attending workshops, conferences, or symposiums that meet the criteria in 645—241.3(272C).
	  b.   	 A combined maximum of 20 hours of credit per biennium may be used for scholarly research and preparation of new courses.