La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-3539

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-3539 - Standards for Continuing Education

A. Any continuing education offering submitted to the board for consideration as an approved source of continuing education credit shall meet the following standards:

1. provide a structured learning experience;

2. provide appropriate subject matter reflecting the professional educational needs for continuing competency in the practice of clinical laboratory science from one or more of the following subject areas:

a. clinical laboratory practice areas;

b. legal aspects of laboratory medicine;

c. educational methodology as utilized in the clinical laboratory; or

d. laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and chemical hygiene;

3. have written learning objectives, stated in terms of actions, conditions, and degree related to level of audience (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced);

4. have a set time schedule and be at least one hour in length;

5. have qualified faculty with background and experience necessary to teach the subject. Copies of credentials shall be available to the board upon request;

6. include assessment and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that participants have achieved a specified level of performance and to provide for evaluation of instructional methods, facilities, and resources used;

7. make available a brochure or flyer containing the following information:

a. the program objectives stated in terms of what the participant will learn or be able to do as a result of the program;

b. the program level:

i. basic: entry level; no prior knowledge of subject necessary;

ii. intermediate: refresher course; some basic knowledge required; for the bench technologist with several years of experience;

iii. advanced: highly technical: for those with current skills/ knowledge; for those with at least two years experience in specialty area;

c. program schedule;

d. fee for the program if applicable;

e. number of CEUs or continuing education hours granted;

f. faculty credentials;

g. include the following statement:

"[Provider Name] is approved as a Provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners."

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-3539

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 20:1291 (November 1994).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(A)(5) and 37:1311-1329.