49 Pa. Code § 18.309b - Approved educational courses
(a) The Board approves respiratory care
continuing education programs designated for professional development credits
by the AARC, the AMA, the AOA and the CSRT. The courses, locations and
instructors provided by these organizations for continuing education in
respiratory care are deemed approved by the Board. Qualifying AMA continuing
education programs shall be in AMA PRA Category I as defined in §
16.1 (relating to definitions) and
qualifying AOA continuing education programs shall be in Category 1A and
1B.
(b) Advanced course work in
respiratory care successfully completed at a degree-granting institution of
higher education approved by the United States Department of Education which
offers academic credits is also approved for continuing education credit by the
Board. Advanced course work is any course work beyond the academic requirements
necessary for licensure as a respiratory therapist. Proof of completion of the
academic credits shall be submitted to the Board for determination of number of
continuing education hours completed.
(c) The Board will not accept courses of
study which do not relate to the clinical aspects of respiratory care, such as
studies in office management or practice building.
Notes
The provisions of this § 18.309b amended under sections 8, 8.1, 13(c) and 13.1(c) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. §§ 422.8, 422.8a, 422.13(c) and 422.13a(c)).
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