Section 408.30013. Educational and training programs; application and approval process; standards.

(1) A provider of educational and training programs shall apply for approval by submitting information on an application provided by the bureau. This information shall be evaluated by the commission pursuant to the requirements of R 408.30019.

(2)      Before a full evaluation of an application, the bureau shall determine that the application submitted is complete. If it is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the deficiency within 15 days of the date the application is received by the bureau. The incomplete application shall be returned to the applicant without prejudice. A subsequent submission shall be treated as a new application.

(3)     An application for approval of programs shall be evaluated for compliance with the act and these rules.

(4)      An application for the approval of educational and training programs shall be accompanied by all required fees.

(5)     An application shall contain all of the following information:

(a)    The name and address of the applicant.

(b)          The  names  and  qualifications  of  professional  personnel  identified   as  the educational staff of the applicant’s organization.

(c)     A statement of purpose and the objective of the program.

(d)    Administrative and technical criteria for the development of the program.

(e)     The location of the facility where the program will be conducted.

(f)    A description of the equipment used in the program.

(g)     The names and bureau approval numbers of instructors.

(h)     A copy of the teaching outline for the program.

(i)     A determination of the number of contact hours required to conduct the program.

(j)           A description of the criteria used to identify program participants who successfully complete the program.

(6)         Educational and training programs shall be in compliance with all of the following standards:

(a)    Have submitted a clearly defined statement of purpose and objective.

(b)        Have had instructors approved in advance, pursuant to the provisions of R 408.30016.

(c)      Have facilities and equipment suitable and consistent with the purpose, design, and intended outcome of each learning experience.

(d)     Have submitted a list of instructional materials and other resources essential for the successful presentation of the program.

(e)     Have established an evaluation process to assess the qualifications of students as successfully completing the program, which shall be, at a minimum, based on pass or fail criteria. The results of the evaluation shall be reported to the bureau at the completion of the training program.

(f)      Shall establish permanent records of student activities, including course titles, student attendance, and course evaluation criteria.

(7)        If an application is disapproved, the bureau shall notify the applicant and provide a written explanation of the reason for disapproval. The disapproved application shall be returned to the applicant.

(8)         Approval of a program shall be evidenced by a program approval report prepared by the bureau and issued to the applicant. The report shall include all of the following information:

(a)     Name and address of the applicant.

(b)     Program identification number.

(c)     The date of approval.

(d)    Conditions of approval.

(e)     Period of approval.

(f)    The number of credit hours approved for successful program completion.

(9)       A program or an amendment thereto which has been approved shall not be altered without prior authorization by the bureau. All changes shall be made a part of the written record of approval. The authorization shall be in writing or be confirmed in writing within 10 days of oral authorization.

(10)      The commission may withdraw the approval of a program when the approval was issued in error or was issued on the basis of incorrect information or when the program is found to be in violation of the rules. Notice of withdrawal of approval shall be in writing and shall set forth the reason for withdrawal of approval. An appeal from withdrawal of approval shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.

History: 1991 AACS; 2013 AACS.