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Continuing Education & Renewal Flashcards

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  1. How many continuing education hours must an RIA-certified professional typically complete per renewal cycle?

    Answer: 14 hours

    RIA generally requires 14 continuing education hours per renewal cycle to maintain certification.

  2. Which of the following is an acceptable format for RIA continuing education credits?

    Answer: RIA-approved webinars with a competency test

    RIA-approved webinars that include a competency assessment qualify as valid CE credit sources.

  3. What is the consequence of allowing an RIA certification to lapse beyond the grace period without renewal?

    Answer: Required retesting for full recertification

    Certifications that lapse past the grace period typically require the professional to retest rather than simply renew.

  4. When documenting CE credits for RIA renewal, what information must typically be recorded for each course?

    Answer: Course name, provider, date, hours, and completion certificate

    Proper CE documentation requires course name, approved provider, completion date, hours earned, and a certificate of completion.

  5. Which RIA body is responsible for reviewing and approving continuing education course content?

    Answer: The RIA Certification Board

    The RIA Certification Board oversees the approval of CE course content to ensure relevance and quality.

  6. A restorer earns extra CE credits beyond the renewal requirement in one cycle. What typically happens to the excess credits?

    Answer: They may be carried over to the next renewal cycle (up to a defined limit)

    Most certification programs, including RIA, allow a limited number of excess CE credits to carry over into the next renewal period.

  7. An RIA member wants CE credit for teaching an approved restoration course to peers. Which statement is most accurate?

    Answer: Instructors may earn CE credit for teaching approved courses, often at a multiplied rate

    RIA recognizes instructing approved courses as a valid CE activity, and instructors sometimes receive enhanced credit hours for their preparation and delivery.

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