Each hour of attendance or instruction of the approved continuing education course shall equal 1/10th of 1 CEU. Credits for the approved continuing education courses shall be based upon the number of hours of attendance or instruction. College courses taken for academic credit qualify only if approved pursuant to these regulations. Credit for completed and approved college courses may vary, but in any event may not exceed eight-tenths of 1 CEU. Credits may not be considered earned until the completion of the approved continuing education course.