Okla. Admin. Code § 435:50-5-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 435:50-5-5 - Methods for obtaining continuing education

(a)Traditional methods. Traditional methods for obtaining continuing education are listed below. One sixty (60) minute session equals one CEP:

(1) Workshops

(2) Seminars

(3) Conferences

(b)Presentation of pedorthics programs. One sixty (60) minute presentation of original material equals two CEPs. No additional points for subsequent presentations will be granted. Reiteration of information obtained from attendance at a continuing education program will not qualify.

(c)Publication. Writing for professional publication or production of other media such as videotape, slide/tape presentation, etc. that is available for general viewing may be awarded continuing education credit. Actual number of points granted will be determined by the Committee.

(1) Each published paper and/or chapter may receive a maximum of fifteen CEPs.

(2) Each published abstract and/or book review may receive a maximum of ten CEPs.

(3) Each published case study/report may receive a maximum of ten CEPs.

(4) Each published production may receive a maximum of fifteen CEPs.

(d)Research.

(1) Principal or co-investigator, project director or research assistant. Research proposal and final results submitted to Committee for approval. Maximum of ten CEPs.

(2) Quality assurance studies completed and published in a journal, newsletter or professional magazine. Maximum of five CEPs.

(e)Formal course work.

(1) College and university course work directly relating to improvement, advancement or extension of one's skills as a pedorthist. Maximum of eleven CEPs.

(2) College and university courses that are indirectly related, yet support skills and knowledge will be evaluated individually and assigned value accordingly by the Committee (i.e. business, improving human relations, etc.). Maximum of ten CEPs.

(f)Study groups. Study groups are defined as a series of meetings designed for intense study in a pedorthics related topic. A minimum of four participants and four hours of participation are required for continuing education eligibility. Those seeking approval for a group study project shall submit a full description including an outline of the topics and subtopics, bibliographical citations or copies of the printed materials, a time and place of study, the methods to be used, the number of hours of credit sought, and any other information relevant to the evaluation of the proposed projects. A sixty (60) minute instructional period will equal one contact hour.

(g)Self-instruction. Self-instruction may include but not be limited to activities such as reading professional literature, reviewing video programs and listening to audio programs relating to pedorthics. Video and audio programs - 60 minutes of running time equals one contact hour. One professional article or each chapter in a book will equal one contact hour. Limit two (2) contact hours per compliance period.

(h)In-service training. In-service training is an educational presentation pertaining to pedorthics in evaluation, assessment or treatment of patients, provided by a practice setting. Job required training sessions such as HIV, safety, CPR, etc. will not qualify. One sixty (60) minute instructional period equals one contact hour.

(i)Correspondence courses and Computer Based Instruction. Correspondence courses and computer based instruction is defined as organized course content in a test or computer-generated format. Hours awarded to be determined by the Committee after review.

(j)Activities not accepted. Learning opportunities not listed above may be considered for continuing education credit, but will require preapproval. However, the following are some examples of activities that will not be accepted:

(1) Regularly scheduled education opportunities provided within an institution, such as rounds.

(2) Staff meetings.

(3) Meetings, workshops or seminars held by personnel with less medical training than licensed pedorthists.

(4) Teaching personnel, students or staff within one's job requirement.

(5) Non-educational meetings, entertainment or recreational activities at professional meetings.

Okla. Admin. Code § 435:50-5-5

Added at 19 Ok Reg 540, eff 12-28-01 (emergency); Added at 19 Ok Reg 2314, eff 6-28-02