Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-33-502

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R4-33-502 - Approval of Continuing Education

A. The Board shall approve any continuing education approved by NAB or the ACHCA.

B. The Board shall approve a continuing education only if it is taught by a qualified instructor and addresses at least one of the following subject areas:

1. Laws regarding environmental health and safety,

2. Principles of management,

3. Psychology and principles of patient or resident care,

4. Personal and social care,

5. Therapeutic and supportive care and services in long-term or assisted care,

6. Community health and social resources,

7. Quality assurance,

8. Ethics, and

9. Recordkeeping.

C. To obtain the Board's approval of a continuing education, an administrator, manager, or continuing education provider shall:

1. Submit a form, which is available from the Board, containing the following information:

a. Title of the continuing education;

b. Name and address of the continuing education provider;

c. Name, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of a contact person for the continuing education provider;

d. Date, time, and place at which the continuing education will be taught;

e. Whether the continuing education is intended for administrators or managers;

f. Subject matter of the continuing education;

g. Teaching methods and learning activities that will be used;

h. Learning objectives;

i. Description of how learning objectives will be evaluated;

j. Whether an examination will be given;

k. Number of continuing education hours requested; and

l. Signature of the person requesting approval of the continuing education.

2. Submit the following documents:

a. Copy of any examination that will be given to those who attend the continuing education;

b. Curriculum vitae of each instructor;

c. Agenda of the continuing education showing the hours of instruction;

d. Certificate of attendance that meets the requirements in R4-33-501(D);

e. Copy of any brochure prepared regarding the continuing education; and

f. Fee required under R4-33-104.

D. The Board's approval of a continuing education is valid for one year unless there is a change in subject matter, instructor, or hours of instruction. At the end of one year or when there is a change in subject matter, instructor, or hours of instruction, the continuing education provider shall apply again for approval.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-33-502

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4075, effective December 4, 2006 (Supp. 06-4).