Section 11.04. Standards for approval.

 

(1)  To be approved as a continuing education training program, the program shall:

(a) Include instruction in an organized method of learning contributing directly to the professional competency of the licensee and pertaining to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession.

(b) Be conducted by individuals or entities that have specialized education, training or experience, and that are considered qualified in the subject matter of the program as determined by the board.

(c) Fulfill pre-established goals and objectives as determined by the board.

(d) Provide attendance or completion verification records in the form of completion certificates or other documents evidencing attendance at, or completion of, the continuing education training program.

(e) Refrain from using promotional materials that give the impression that a course they offer was created or delivered by the cosmetology examining board, the department of safety and professional services, or any other state entity if the course is being offered by a private continuing education provider. The prohibition against such representations includes all promotional material regarding provider name, course or business name, websites, advertisements, e-mails or mailings. This does not prohibit continuing education providers from disclosing relevant state approvals, licensures, or appointments in promotional materials.

(2)  Except as provided in sub. (4) , continuing education programs offered by the following providers qualify for continuing education credit hours with no prior approval from the board necessary:

(a) Universities, technical colleges and schools licensed by the appropriate authority for the state in which the program is offered.

(b) The Wisconsin cosmetology examining board and the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

(c) State or national professional organizations recognized by the board.

(3)  The board may approve programs by the following providers:

(a) State licensed or certified instructors who have not had any disciplinary actions taken against them in the 3-year period preceding their planned instruction.

(b) Product distribution companies, national salon chains, or other providers that offer programs with significant professional educational benefits for licensees as determined by the board.

(4)  Each biennium, the board shall approve courses for the continuing education credit hours required under s. Cos 11.03 (2) (a) regarding the laws governing the cosmetology professions and establishments. All providers except those approved under s. Cos 11.04 (2) (a) and (b) , shall submit the content of their s. Cos 11.03 (2) (a) courses for review and approval by the board or its designee.

(5)  An application for approval of a continuing education program shall:

(a) Be on a form approved by the board or its designee.

(b) Be completed as prescribed by the board or its designee and filed with the board no later than 45 business days prior to the program or course date.

(c) Contain a provision by which the program provider agrees to comply with rule provisions applicable to providers.

(6)  The approval of a provider or a program under this section may be withdrawn in the sole discretion of the board or its designee based upon a determination that the program fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

History: CR 11-011 : cr. Register March 2012 No. 675 , eff. 4-1-12; corrections in (2) (b), (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , 7. , Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686 ; CR 15-035 : cr. (1) (e), am. (4), (5) (b) Register December 2015 No. 720 , eff. 1-1-16.