This agreement is between RAPS and the named organization (Provider) in this submission regarding the Provider’s participation in the RAPS Approved Provider program. This agreement goes into effect when signed by the provider and approved by RAPS. In submitting this Approved Provider registration, the Provider fully understands that it does not guarantee Approved Provider status.

The Provider agrees to the following:

• The terms that have been outlined in the RAPS Approved Provider Guide, including but not limited to, fees and refund deadlines.
• The RAPS Approved Provider Program has been established for organizations that provide recertification RAC credits and general professional development for regulatory professionals.
• The subject matter and learning objectives of continuing education offerings must relate to competencies necessary for the regulatory professional, as defined by the RAC Recertification Guide and RAC Exam Content Outlines.
• The organization must provide the resources, facilities, and administrative support to effectively deliver your RAPS Approved Provider programming.
• The organization must have a participant evaluation process in place and solicit feedback to ensure continuous improvement in program content and quality.

Applicant agrees upon submission of this form*

REQUIREMENTS:

• Identify a dedicated primary administrative contact for your organization. This primary contact is responsible for fielding questions about courses, whether they are received directly or forwarded from RAPS. Any changes in contact information must be reported within 30 days so timely communications won’t be missed.
• Become educated on the RAC Exam Content Outlines and RAC Recertification Guide to ensure course offerings will be accepted for RAC credit.
• Submit a completed organizational registration form, course application(s) and the appropriate fee(s).
• Clearly advertise to the public which courses meet the criteria for RAC credits and adhere to the RAPS Approved Provider Program logo usage guidelines provided upon being approved. All approved courses must be marked on programs and other marketing materials (see the Approved Provider Guide for Approved Provider language). If the RAPS Approved Provider logo cannot be placed directly on the course description, the organization must clearly show which sessions are available for credit. For instance, a key can be placed in the program that says: Denotes sessions that have been pre-approved for RAC recertification credits through the RAPS Approved Provider Program. RAC recertification applicants may need to provide proof of attendance when self-reporting this activity.
• Provide participants with a certificate of attendance or a letter from the organization confirming participation.
• Provide RAPS with the URL that links directly to the course offerings page (not the organization’s home page) that includes the RAPS Approved Provider logo prominently featured on each pre-approved activity.
• Maintain a roster of attendees, the program description, date, number of RAC credits, and presenters. This information is to be kept for four years, because recertification applicants may include education taken within a three-year certification cycle.
• Adhere to data privacy laws.

The Provider understands:

• RAPS Approved Provider status is an annual process, and every organization must complete the course application yearly to renew provider status. Provider renewal reminders will be emailed directly to the primary contact before the expiration date.
• RAPS reserves the right to revoke a RAPS Approved Provider’s approval status if the provider is in violation of one or more terms of agreement.
• If a provider’s status is revoked, it is not eligible to submit a RAPS Approved Provider application for 12 months following notice of revocation of approval status. A provider may appeal the revocation of an education program or the ability to claim provider status to RAPS.
• If a provider’s status is revoked, it must immediately remove RAPS Approved Provider logo from all education offerings and cease using it on any marketing materials, certificates of attendance, or letters of participation. The provider will be removed from the Directory of Approved Providers.
• It is expected that all providers conduct their business and operations in a legal, ethical, and professional manner. RAPS reserves the right to revoke a provider’s status should it determine that a provider has violated any of these principles, without refund.
• Any disputes or legal proceedings should be governed under the laws of the state of Maryland in the United States of America.

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