Section 193F.11.1. Definitions.

For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:

“Approved program” means a continuing education program, course, or activity that satisfies the standards set forth in these rules and has received advance approval of the board pursuant to these rules.

“Approved provider” means a person or an organization that has been approved by the board to conduct continuing education programs pursuant to these rules.

“Board” means the Iowa real estate appraiser examining board.

“Continuing education” means education which is obtained by a person certified to practice real estate appraising in order to maintain, improve, or expand skills and knowledge obtained prior to initial certification or registration, or to develop new and relevant skills and knowledge, all as a condition of renewal.

“Credit hour” means the value assigned by the board to a continuing education program.

“Distance education” means any education process based on the geographical separation of student and instructor. “Distance education” includes computer-generated programs and webinars.

“Guest speaker” means an individual who teaches an appraisal education program on a one-time-only or very limited basis and who possesses a unique depth of knowledge and experience in the subject matter.

“Hour” means 50 minutes of instruction.

“Live instruction” means an educational program delivered in a classroom setting where both the student and the instructor are present in the same room.

[ARC 9865B, IAB 11/30/11, effective 1/4/12; ARC 1732C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]