§431:9A-154  Self-study courses.  (a) In addition to the requirements of courses generally, an approved continuingeducation course provider shall also require for self-study courses, includingcomputer-based courses, a written or computer-based examination at theconclusion of the self-study course.  The examination shall:

(1)  Be composed of multiple choice questions, essayquestions, or both;

(2)  Have at least three different versions of itself,used on a random or rotating basis;

(3)  If composed of multiple choice questions for acourse approved for up to four credit hours, include at least twenty-fivemultiple choice questions;

(4)  If composed of multiple choice questions for acourse approved for more than four credit hours, include at least fiftymultiple choice questions;

(5)  Be graded by the continuing education courseprovider or the continuing education course provider's agent;

(6)  If the examination is computer-based, not includeprompts designed to aid the person taking the examination; and

(7)  If the course is a computer-based course with acomputer-based examination, be designed to prevent the licensee from taking theexamination without reviewing the course materials.

(b)  To pass a multiple-choice self-studycourse, the licensee shall answer at least seventy per cent of the examinationquestions correctly.

(c)  A self-study course examination shall notbe administered by a person who:

(1)  Is related to, or is a business associate of, thelicensee taking the examination; or

(2)  Has a financial interest in the success orfailure of a licensee taking the examination.

(d)  The effective date of a completedexamination pursuant to this section shall be the date the continuing educationcourse provider receives the completed examination.  Upon receipt of thecompleted examination, the continuing education course provider or thecontinuing education course provider's agent shall grade the examination andmail the results to the licensee within fifteen days. [L 2003, c 55, pt of §1;am L 2006, c 154, §36]