Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-30.3 - Continuing education programs/activities
(1)
Standards for continuing education programs/activities. A
program/activity is appropriate for continuing education credit if the
program/activity meets all of the following criteria:
a. Is board-approved;
b. Constitutes an organized program of
learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the
licensee ;
c. Pertains to subject
matters that integrally relate to the practice of the discipline;
d. Is conducted by individuals who have
obtained board approval as set forth in subrule 30.4(1). This criterion is not
needed for computer-based continuing education programs/activities conducted
pursuant to subrule 30.2(3);
e.
Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
f. Covers product knowledge, methods, and
systems of one or more of the following:
(1)
The theory and technique for a specific discipline;
(2) The current Iowa plumbing code , Iowa
mechanical code , or both;
(3) The
standards comprising the current Iowa occupational safety and health
Act .
(2)
Board approval. Board approval for specific
programs/activities under paragraph 30.3(1)"a" will be valid
for three years.
(3)
Procedure and standards for board approval of continuing education
programs/activities.
a. For
non-computer-based continuing education programs/activities, an individual or
entity seeking board approval shall:
(1) File
an application in the form prescribed by the board without alteration at least
60 days prior to the first scheduled course date;
(2) Attach a copy of the course or activity
outline or syllabus that, at a minimum, specifically identifies the course
content and a breakdown of the student contact hours; and
(3) Attach a schedule of courses, if known,
indicating the course's or activity 's proposed scheduled locations, dates, and
times.
b. For
computer-based continuing education programs/activities, an individual or
entity seeking board approval shall:
(1) File
an application in the form prescribed by the board without
alteration;
(2) Attach a copy of
the course or activity outline or syllabus that, at a minimum, specifically
identifies the course content and a breakdown of the student contact
hours;
(3) Attach a schedule of
courses, if known, indicating the course's or activity 's proposed scheduled
locations, dates, and times;
(4)
Provide a brief summary of the training product;
(5) Provide a copy of the visual aids, or
other materials included with the course or activity ; and
(6) Provide the names, contact information,
and qualifications or résumés of the training
designers.
(4)
Board member attendance. With board approval, board members
may attend any board-approved continuing education program/activity for
purposes of determining whether the continuing education program/activity
complies with these rules. In the event a board member attends a board-approved
continuing education program/activity with the purpose of determining whether
the continuing education program/activity complies with these rules, the board
member cannot receive any continuing education credit for those hours in
attendance.
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