49 Pa. Code § 25.509b - Approved educational programs
(a) The Board approves respiratory care
continuing education programs designated for professional development credits
by the AARC, the AMA, the AOA and the CSRT.
(1) Qualifying AMA continuing education
programs must be in AMA PRA Category I credits, as defined in §
25.1 (relating to
definitions).
(2) Qualifying AOA
continuing education programs must be in Category I-A or I-B credits, as
defined in §
25.1.
(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 are also approved for continuing education credit by the Board.
Advanced course work is course work beyond the academic requirements necessary
for licensure as a respiratory therapist.
(c) The Board will not accept courses of
study which do not relate to the actual provision of respiratory care. Examples
of unacceptable courses are those in office management or practice
building.
Notes
The provisions of this § 25.509b issued under section 10.2(f) of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. § 271.10(f); amended under sections 10(f) and (h), 10.1(c), 10.2(f) and 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. §§ 271.10(f) and (h), 271.10a(c), 271.10b(f) and 271.16).
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