Section 45.506. Provider responsibilities

(a) For each program, the provider shall:

(1) Disclose to prospective participants in advance the objectives, content, teaching method and number of hours of continuing education credit.

(2) Open each course to licensees.

(3) Provide adequate facilities for the number of anticipated participants and the teaching methods to be used.

(4) Provide appropriate instructional materials.

(5) Utilize a verifiable method of certifying participation.

(6) Employ qualified instructors who are knowledgeable in the subject matter.

(7) Evaluate the program through the use of questionnaires of the participants.

(8) Issue a certified continuing education record to each participant.

(9) Retain participation records, written outlines and a summary of evaluations for 5 years.

(10) Provide the Board, upon request, verification of licensee’s participation in a continuing education program, including the date of approval of the program.

(b) Each continuing education record must include at a minimum:

(1) The name of the participant.

(2) The dates of participation in the program.

(3) The name of the program.

(4) The provider’s name.

(5) The number of clock hours of continuing education credit.

(6) The course approval number or an indication of the provider’s status as a preapproved provider.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 45.504 (relating to reporting of completion of continuing education); and 49 Pa. Code § 45.505 (relating to approval of continuing education programs).