Section 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.

The provisions of this § 18.309b adopted August 11, 2006, effective August 12, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 4466; amended January 31, 2014, effective February 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 583. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (323446).

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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)).