Okla. Admin. Code § 310:345-9-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:345-9-1 - Course approval requirements

(a) The Council shall only approve continuing education that is directly related to program areas outlined in the "Sanitarian/Environmental Specialist Duty/Task List" approved by the Council. Upon hearing the appeal, the Council has the authority to approve the course, to approve a modified version of the course, or deny the course. Topic areas such as communication skills and report writing are considered for approval if they are relevant to a program area listed in the "Sanitarian/Environmental Specialist Duty/Task List".

(b) Any provider seeking course approval for continuing education credit shall make application and submit documents, statements and forms as may reasonably be required by the Council. All providers shall submit to the Department:

(1) Name and address of the provider;

(2) The method of presentation (on-line course, classroom instruction, seminar, instructional video, college course, etc.);

(3) A contact person with contact information;

(4) The location of the courses or programs;

(5) The number of education credit hours requested for each course and/or topic;

(6) Topic outlines, which summarize the topics covered in each course and upon request a copy of any course materials; and,

(7) Course objectives.

(c) If a prior approved course has substantially changed, a summarization of the changes shall be provided to the Department.

(d) At the completion of each course, the provider shall furnish the Department a list of the names and registration numbers for all participants who completed the course.

(e) In addition to accepting courses approved as described in this section, continuing education credits may be granted to an individual if said individual supplies acceptable documentation to the Council showing the course meets applicable requirements, including proof the individual successfully completed the course. This provision shall apply when considering education courses completed, for which the provider did not receive approval from the Council.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:345-9-1

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1955, eff 6-25-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021