007.04.17-14. Continuing Education
AR ADC 007.04.17-14Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: August 1, 2022
Effective: August 1, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 007.04.17-14
Formerly cited as AR ADC 079.00.1-5
007.04.17-14. Continuing Education
(1) A maximum of one-half (1/2) the number of required continuing education units in a two (2) year period may be carried forward to meet continuing education requirements for the following two (2) year period. Any continuing education units completed prior to July 1, 1986, cannot be used to meet the requirements of this Regulation.
(a) Credit and non-credit college courses offered by an accredited educational institution of higher learning approved by the Board. A one (1) hour course is considered the equivalent of ten (10) contact hours. Such courses shall be related to the functions of a sanitarian. This will normally be given broad interpretation, but the registered sanitarian may be required to explain and document the relevance of a particular course to the Board.
(b) Attendance at the annual conference of professional, public health organizations such as Arkansas Society of Professional Sanitarians, Public Health Association, etc., may count toward the continuing education requirements. For prior approval, the conference program should be submitted to the Board sixty (60) days in advance of the meeting. Attendance at the conference shall be certified by an officer of the organization or the conference moderator.
(d) Credit may be given for the completion of correspondence courses when related to the registered sanitarian's function provided that approval is given by the Board. The application must contain an outline of the course content, identity of the sponsor, and certification that the applicant satisfactorily completed the course.
(f) Completion of any other type of continuing education program that a registered sanitarian may utilize to stay abreast of the profession. These programs may be approved either prior to the beginning of the program or on an individual basis after completion of the program. Some examples include, but are not limited to, extension courses, articles published, scientific paper published, course preparation, and special areas of endeavor.
(1) Proof of attendance of continuing education courses and or other substantiating documentation shall be submitted by the registered sanitarian within sixty (60) days from the completion of the course. All documentation will be recorded on forms prescribed by the Board and returned to the registered sanitarian.
Credits
Amended Aug. 1, 2022.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.04.17-14, AR ADC 007.04.17-14
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