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§ 83-17-253. Prelicensing educational and continuing educational program requirements; establishment of standards for evaluating programs

MS Code § 83-17-253 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) To qualify for credit towards satisfaction of the requirements of this section, an educational program must be a formal program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee and such program must meet the standards outlined herein for prelicensing educational and continuing educational programs. The subject of each course must be approved for the lines of insurance for which the licensee is granted educational credit.

(2) Formal programs requiring attendance or self-study may be considered for credit if the required fees are paid and they meet the standards set forth by the commissioner. Course approval shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance of approval.

(3) Continuing educational credit shall be allowed for service as an instructor of certified programs at any program for which participants are eligible to receive continuing educational credit. Credit for such service shall be awarded on the first presentation only unless a program has been substantially revised.

(4) Courses for prelicensing and continuing educational credit shall not be advertised or offered unless they have been approved by the commissioner or his designated advisory committee.

(5) The commissioner may grant exceptions to the requirements of this article for extenuating circumstances.

(6) The commissioner specifically reserves the right to approve or disapprove credit for prelicensing education and continuing education claimed under this section.

(7) The Commissioner of Insurance may require any original publisher or provider to submit all material to be used in his or her program to the Department of Insurance or his designee for review.

(8) All providers shall maintain a record of persons attending each course for not less than five (5) years and shall provide certificates of completion with hours earned to students upon their successful completion of each course. The certificate shall bear the course identification number as assigned by the Commissioner of Insurance or his designee.

(9) The Commissioner of Insurance may, in his discretion, designate an independent evaluation educational service to evaluate and administer education programs, subject to his direction and approval. The evaluation fee charged by such educational service shall be paid by the applicant to the service.

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§ 83-17-253. Prelicensing educational and continuing educational program requirements; establishment of standards for evaluating programs