(1)
General
criteria. A
continuing education activity that meets all of the
following criteria is appropriate for
continuing education credit if the
continuing education activity:
a. Constitutes
an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional
competency of the licensee;
b.
Pertains to subject matters that integrally relate to the practice of the
profession;
c. Is conducted by
individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason
of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject
matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the
qualifications of presenters;
d.
Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
e. Provides proof of attendance to licensees in
attendance including:
(1) Date(s), location,
course title, presenter(s);
(2)
Number of program contact hours; and
(3) Certificate of completion or evidence of
successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor.
(2)
Specific
criteria. Continuing education hours of credit may be obtained by:
a. Programs/activities of a clinical nature
related to the practice of respiratory care or polysomnography.
b. Program presenters who will receive one
hour of credit for each hour of presentation for the first offering of the
continuing education program/activity.
c. Completing academic coursework that meets the
criteria set forth in the rules and is accompanied by an official transcript
indicating successful completion of the course.
Continuing education credit
equivalents are as follows:
1 academic semester hour = 15 continuing education
hours
1 academic quarter hour = 10 continuing education
hours
d. The following are
approved for
continuing education credit on a one-time basis per biennium and
require a certificate of attendance or verification:
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Certifications:
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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12 hours
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Basic Cardiac Life Support-Instructor
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8 hours
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Basic Cardiac Life Support
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6 hours
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Neonatal Resuscitation
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9 hours
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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14 hours
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Mandatory Reporting
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4 hours
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Certified Pulmonary Function
Technologist
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8 hours
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Registered Pulmonary Function
Technologist
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12 hours
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Notes
Iowa Admin.
Code r. 481-721.3
ARC
8074C, IAB 6/26/2024, effective 7/31/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement
9/18/2024
