ICRS Policies

  1. Program Definitions
  2. Technical Requirements
  3. Program Learning Requirements
  4. Program Status Changes
  5. Disability Accommodations
  6. Refunds
  7. Policy Exceptions

ICRS Definitions & Policies1

  1. Program Definitions

    1. On Demand Programs

      Enrollment grants immediate access to courses that the learner can continue to access at any time within the stated timeframe.

      1. Nurse continuing education program: designed for current or future nurses who want to review fundamental concepts related to the professional practice of nursing.
      2. Foundations program: designed for professionals who are new to or want to transition into a regulatory role. Most courses are open for enrollment to all interested learners. 

    2. Term-based Programs 

      Enrollment grants access to courses offered during 8-week terms; courses are instructor-led, and the learner adheres to a weekly schedule that includes assignment, activity, and submission deadlines.

      1. ICRS certificate program: designed for professionals from a wide range of disciplines who want to further their regulatory knowledge, advance their skills and extend their networks. 

  2. Technical Requirements

    1. To access the Canvas course platform, an internet-connected desktop or notebook computer running Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari is required. Tablet computers and smartphones are not supported for programs on the course platform at this time.
    2. For complete and free access to ICRS educational programming, NCSBN Members must access the ICRS Catalog and Canvas leaning platform using their Passport credentials. Creating a Public User account as a member can lead to access issues. If you are an NCSBN member and suspect you may have inadvertently created a second account, please contact ICRS Support for assistance.
    3. AI course assistance is not authorized at this time. When engaging in the Canvas course platform or on Microsoft Teams during live discussions, any use of AI assistance is prohibited. Learners who utilize AI course assistance will be asked to remove the AI assistant.

  3. Program Learning Requirements

    1. Specified program courses qualify for continuing education contact hours. Learners must successfully complete the course and fill out a course evaluation to receive a course completion receipt. 

    2. On-demand Programs

      Includes nurse continuing education program and foundations program courses.

      1. On-demand program courses do not award credits to the ICRS certificate program.
      2. On-demand program courses have varied, but specific completion requirements. Be sure to review the course introductory materials on the ICRS Catalog and the Canvas learning platform.
      3. On-demand program courses must be completed within the number of days that are specified on the Catalog listing. If the course is not completed within this timeframe, learners will need to re-enroll in the course. 

    3. Term-based Programs

      Includes the ICRS Certificate Program.

      1. There is no enrollment requirement to qualify for the ICRS certificate program and there is no obligation for the learner to enter the ICRS Certificate Program.
      2. If a course is full, a waitlist is available on the ICRS Catalog. Waitlisted learners are contacted by ICRS@ncsbn.org when a course seat opens and have two business days to claim the open seat. If no longer interested or two business days pass without a response, the seat is offered to the next learner on the wait list.
      3. Course completion requires learners to successfully complete all modules, assignments, and activities by the required deadline(s) as indicated on the course syllabus.
      4. Learners who do not successfully complete all modules, assignments, and activities as outlined in the course syllabus will receive an ‘Incomplete’ for the term. Designations of Incomplete are not awarded course credit.
      5. All coursework submitted must be your own and in your own words. Plagiarism (i.e., cutting and pasting text from the internet as your answer or using AI tools to generate answers) is not tolerated. If you utilize an outside source to support your answer or as part of an assignment, please cite the source.
      6. To maintain an active learner status, you must login to the Canvas learning platform and interact with the weekly materials. Any learner who has not logged into Canvas or interacted with the weekly materials is subject to the following: 1- Removal from the course at the conclusion of week two; 2- A designation of Incomplete status for the course.
      7. Term-based program courses are available to learners for four weeks after the term concludes. Learners are encouraged to take notes and download any available resources prior to course conclusion.
      8. Earning the ICRS Certificate requires the learner to accumulate 6 course credits. Each course is worth 1 credit.
      9. The Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI), an in-person educational and networking opportunity, is open to any learner who successfully accumulates 6 course credits. Learners who accumulate 6 credits will receive an email from ICRS Support with details on how to attend ALI. 

  4. Program Status Changes

    1. We understand your plans to enroll in an ICRS program may change. Depending on the program, we offer assistance to withdraw from our courses. Please contact ICRS Support with program status change requests.

    2. On-demand Programs

      1. A learner may request to withdraw from most on-demand program courses at any time. Withdrawing from an on-demand program course will remove the course from the Canvas learning platform dashboard.

    3. Term-based Programs

      1. A learner may request to withdraw from a term-based program course at any time. Withdrawing from a term-based program course will remove the course from the Canvas learning platform dashboard.
      2. Any learner who does not log into the Canvas learning platform or does not interact with course materials by the conclusion of week two is subject to the following program status change: 1- Removal from the course; 2- A designation of Incomplete status for the course.
      3. Any learner added to a course from the waitlist will have additional time provided to complete all past due modules, assignments, and activities as outlined in the course syllabus. The amount of additional time allocated will be communicated prior to enrolling the learner in the course.

  5. Disability Accommodations

    1. ICRS welcomes learners of all backgrounds and abilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), a person is considered to have a disability if that individual 1- has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; 2- has a record of having such an impairment; or 3- is regarded as having such an impairment.

      An accommodation is an adjustment and modification that provides participants with disabilities equal access to programs and courses; however, an accommodation does not guarantee an outcome or level of achievement. Accommodations also do not apply to non-disability related circumstances such as work conflicts, vacations, or family commitments.

      Learners are responsible for disclosing the need for accommodations in each course by sending a request for accommodation to ICRS Support. The ICRS team will follow up within 1-2 business days to inquire about the disability, accommodation(s) request, and supporting documentation needed to make a determination.

      PLEASE NOTE: Early and active communication is required as late notification may result in a delay or inability to fulfill a request. 

  6. Refunds

    1. Review the requirements for issuing refunds carefully. If you are eligible, please contact ICRS Support to request a refund.

    2. On-demand Programs

      1. Within 30 days of enrolling in an on-demand course, you may request a full refund if the course has not been opened or accessed. ICRS will return funds to the original payment method used while enrolling.

    3. Term-based Programs

      1. After enrolling in a term-based course, you may request to withdraw from a course with a refund prior to the first day of the term. ICRS will return funds to the original payment method used while enrolling.

  7. Policy Exceptions

    1. Deadline policy exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learners are encouraged to contact the course facilitator in advance to request a deadline extension whenever possible. 

1 The International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) Education Advisory Panel regularly reviews and, when necessary, revises the ICRS Policies.