38. Does the Committee on Qualifications have any further suggestions to help actuaries determine what constitutes “relevant continuing education” (CE) under Section 2.2.7 of the U.S. Qualification Standards (USQS), particularly in the context of presente
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38. Does the Committee on Qualifications have any further suggestions to help actuaries determine what constitutes “relevant continuing education” (CE) under Section 2.2.7 of the U.S. Qualification Standards (USQS), particularly in the context of presenters or faculty at sessions or seminars?
As noted in Section 2.2.7 of the USQS, it is ultimately up to the individual actuary to determine on a good-faith basis what CE opportunities meet the definition of relevant CE. However, the Committee on Qualifications has provided the following advice at various webcasts and seminars: Activities (whether organized or other) may constitute relevant CE if the actuary learned something, intended to learn something, or confirmed his or her existing understanding of materials related to his or her current or future actuarial work.
This advice should also be considered in the context of teaching actuarial courses or presenting at seminars. Teaching or presenting may not necessarily result in an opportunity by the presenter to earn relevant CE if the nature of the presentation does not allow the presenter the opportunity to discuss with and learn from others in attendance. Note that time spent preparing for the presentation might still qualify as relevant CE. If an actuary is teaching the same subject matter repeatedly, the actuary, as the teacher, may be stretching the bounds of reasonable if he or she recorded the time as relevant CE without gaining or confirming any knowledge.
Last updated December 2014
This advice should also be considered in the context of teaching actuarial courses or presenting at seminars. Teaching or presenting may not necessarily result in an opportunity by the presenter to earn relevant CE if the nature of the presentation does not allow the presenter the opportunity to discuss with and learn from others in attendance. Note that time spent preparing for the presentation might still qualify as relevant CE. If an actuary is teaching the same subject matter repeatedly, the actuary, as the teacher, may be stretching the bounds of reasonable if he or she recorded the time as relevant CE without gaining or confirming any knowledge.
Last updated December 2014
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