(1) Unless the context requires otherwise, in this subchapter the following definitions apply:

(a) "Academic course work" means formal educational activity clearly related to the contemporary practice of speech-language pathology or audiology offered by a recognized post-secondary training institution documented by transcript or grade sheet.

(b) "Approved continuing education" means any continuing education activity approved by the board or sponsored by an organization, agency, or other entity which has been approved by the board.

(c) "Continuing education unit" means one hour of active learning experience or equivalent as determined by the board.

(i) One quarter credit hour of academic course work shall be considered ten continuing education units and one semester credit hour of academic course work shall be considered 15 continuing education units.

(d) "Licensee" means a person possessing a valid license issued by the board.

(i) For purposes of this definition, a suspended or inactive license shall be considered valid.