Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1)
General criteria. A
continuing education activity that meets all of the following criteria is
appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education
activity:
a. Constitutes an organized program
of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the
licensee;
b. Pertains to subject
matters that integrally relate to the practice of the profession;
c. Is conducted by individuals who have
specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said
individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the
program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of
presenters;
d. Fulfills stated
program goals, objectives, or both; and
e. Provides proof of attendance to licensees
in attendance, including:
(1) Date, location,
course title, presenter(s);
(2)
Number of program contact hours; and
(3) Certificate of completion or evidence of
successful completion of the course from the course sponsor.
(2)
Specific
criteria. A licensee shall obtain a minimum of 16 hours of continuing
education credit every two years. A minimum of 8 hours of the 16 hours must be
earned by completing a program in which instruction is provided in person or
through live, real-time interactive media. Although in-person continuing
education instruction is not required, the board strongly encourages all
licensees to obtain inperson instruction whenever feasible, especially when
learning new techniques. Licensees may obtain continuing education hours of
credit by:
a. Attending workshops,
conferences, or symposiums.
b.
Accessing online training, such as viewing interactive conferences, attending
webinars, or completing online training courses.
c. Teaching curriculum at a school of massage
therapy or presenting professional continuing education programs that meet the
criteria listed in this subrule. One hour of credit will be awarded for each
hour of presentation. A course schedule or brochure must be maintained for
audit. A maximum of 4 hours may be awarded under this paragraph per
biennium.
d. Completing academic
courses that directly relate to the professional competency of the licensee.
Official transcripts indicating successful completion of academic courses that
apply to the field of massage therapy will be necessary in order for the
licensee to receive the following continuing education credits:
1 academic semester hour = 15 continuing education hours of
credit
1 academic trimester hour = 12 continuing education hours of
credit
1 academic quarter hour = 10 continuing education hours of
credit
1 academic clock hour = 1 continuing education hour of
credit
e. Teaching in an
approved college, university, or graduate school. The licensee may receive the
following continuing education credits:
1 academic semester hour = 15 continuing education hours of
credit
1 academic trimester hour = 12 continuing education hours of
credit
1 academic quarter hour = 10 continuing education hours of
credit
f. Authoring research
the results of which are published in a recognized professional publication.
The licensee will receive 5 hours of credit per page.
g. Taking courses directly beneficial to
business practices necessary for operating a massage practice. Content areas
include, but are not limited to, business management, financial management,
accounting, tax preparation, marketing, human relations, communication skills,
business ethics, and massage ethics.
h. Taking courses related to personal skills
topics, such as career burnout, communication skills, human relations, and
other like topics.
i. Completing
programs that enhance a supplemental or complementary skill set directly
related to promoting the public health while providing massage therapy. Content
areas include, but are not limited to, CPR, first aid, contraindication
training, sanitation, and geriatric care.
j. Completing mandatory reporter training
pursuant to Iowa Code sections
232.69 and 235B.16. One hour of
credit will be awarded for each hour of completed mandatory reporter
training.
k. Passing a
board-approved national examination administered by the Federation of State
Massage Therapy Boards or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork within the biennial continuing education compliance
period. A copy of the applicant's official notification may be used by the
board as verification.
