(a) An individual or organization seeking to provide continuing education courses as a recognized provider shall apply in writing to a Department-approved Accreditation Agency. The request shall include documentation of the following:
(1) The organization's name, address, telephone number, and owners' names.
(2) A course or teaching plan demonstrating that the course and providers meet the requirements of section 65807(c).
(3) The person designated by the organization to be responsible for overseeing the administration and coordination of continuing education courses.
(b) Upon receipt of written approval from the Accreditation Agency, a continuing education provider shall represent itself as a recognized provider.
(c) The recognized provider is responsible for assuring the educational quality of its approved coursework and shall demonstrate the ability to meet the following requirements:
(1) Topics and subject matter for approved coursework shall be pertinent to the scope of practice as described in section 106615 (e) of the Health and Safety Code for a REHS. Topics and subject matters for approved coursework shall include the following:
(A) Food protection.
(B) Solid waste management.
(C) Liquid waste management.
(D) Medical waste management.
(E) Water supply.
(F) Housing and institutions.
(G) Bathing places.
(H) Vector control.
(I) Hazardous materials management.
(J) Underground tanks.
(K) Air sanitation.
(L) Safety and accident prevention.
(M) Land development and use.
(N) Disaster sanitation.
(O) Electromagnetic radiation.
(P) Milk and dairy products.
(Q) Noise control.
(R) Occupational health.
(S) Rabies and animal disease control.
(T) Recreational health.
(U) Bioterrorism.
(V) Emergency preparedness.
(W) Lead poisoning.
(X) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(Y) Epidemiology and communicable diseases.
(Z) Public health.
(AA) Environmental health administration and management.
(2) Approved coursework shall have written educational goals and specific learning objectives.
(3) Speakers and instructors shall have education, training, and/or experience in the topics and subject matter listed in subsection (c)(1).
(4) Approved coursework shall have a syllabus that provides a general outline of the course. The syllabus shall contain at a minimum, the instructional objectives for each course and a summary containing the main points for each topic.
(5) All approved coursework shall identify and document the functions of each speaker or instructor.
(6) Promotional materials and advertisements shall include sufficient information to determine:
(A) the educational goals and specific learning objectives of the approved coursework.
(B) the intended audience.
(C) the speakers, instructors and their credentials.
(D) the number of continuing education contact hours.
(E) the name of the Accreditation Agency and recognized provider.
(d) Recognized providers shall evaluate the effectiveness of their approved coursework to determine whether the objectives required under section 65807(c) were met. This evaluation shall include a written evaluation by the participants, and/or pre- and post-examination(s).
(e) The recognized provider shall be required to maintain attendance records of approved coursework for five years following completion of the coursework.
(1) For live programs, acceptable documentation of participation includes attendance rosters, sign-in sheets, completed program evaluation forms, or signed verification forms.
(2) For home study, web based training and other mediated instructional approaches, acceptable documentation of participation includes the use of a post-testing procedure in which a pre-established proficiency level exists and certificates are awarded only upon attainment of the pre-specified minimum proficiency level.
(f) All recognized providers shall furnish certificates of completion to all successful participants. The certificate shall contain the name of the participant and name of the provider, title of the course, number of contact hours, date of completion, course expiration date, course number and the name of the Accreditation Agency.
(g) All coursework shall be approved at least 15 days prior to the course being offered. The proposed course shall be submitted to the Accreditation Agency for a determination that the coursework meets the requirements set forth in this section. A recognized provider's approved coursework shall be valid and accepted for three years following the initial presentation.
(h) Failure of a recognized provider to meet one or more of the requirements set forth in this section shall constitute cause for revocation of approval by the Accreditation Agency. The Department shall have the final authority in cases of dispute regarding revocation. Departmental action shall be in accordance with the administrative adjudication provisions of Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 106610, 106705 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106705, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 11-24-2009; operative 11-24-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 48).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
