Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 30-3-5 - Procedures For Accreditation of Sponsors and Approval of Continuing Education Activities5.1. Any organization desiring to establish accreditation of a continuing education program shall apply to the Board prior to the program offering. The application for accreditation shall be approved by the Board at least thirty (30) days in advance of the program being offered. The organization shall submit an application on forms provided by the Board. The application shall state the type of learning activity, subject matter, names and qualifications of the instructors, number of continuing education units offered, and shall also submit the fees established by the Board.5.2. A continuing education activity is qualified for approval if the Board determines that the activity being presented is an organized program of learning; pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of respiratory care; contributes to the professional competency of the licensee; and is conducted by individuals who have educational training or experience acceptable to the Board.5.3. The Board may pre-approve a provider of continuing education. The continuing education offering shall be an organized program of learning. Each approved provider of continuing education shall maintain accurate records of each course to include; a course content outline, a statement of the course=s relevancy to respiratory care, a roster of attendees, and the name of the Respiratory Therapist reviewing the course. Individuals who have educational training or experience acceptable to the Board shall conduct the course offerings.5.4. A pre-approved provider must maintain records of each continuing education offering which shall include, but not be limited to; the continuing education offering title, the course outline, an attendance roster, the signature of the_respiratory therapist reviewing the course content and the number of continuing education units granted.5.5. The pre-approved provider shall provide the attendee of the continuing education activity an agenda or listing of course content and a certificate of completion signed by the provider of the continuing education offering.5.6. The pre-approved provider shall supply, upon request by the Board, a copy of files of all continuing education offerings.5.7. The pre-approved provider of continuing education offerings may be subject to Board suspension of privilege if the provider fails to submit requested documentation of continuing education activity. Future pre-approval is subject to the Board=s decision.