A. All administrators operating a hospice program in this state shall be required to complete eight (8) hours of continuing education each calendar year.

B. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules concerning the qualifications of continuing education courses for administrators of hospice programs. Courses shall consist of a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes in length and may be completed either in person or online. Two (2) of the eight (8) hours shall be composed of ethics, and membership in a statewide organization relating to hospice care shall be considered as completion of one (1) hour of ethics credit each year. The Board may collaborate with statewide organizations specializing in the administration of hospice care to develop the qualifications provided for in this subsection.

C. A hospice program shall be responsible for maintaining records demonstrating its administrator has completed the required continuing education. The State Department of Health may request copies of such records at any time.