Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 30 - Continuing Education for Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Professionals
Rule 641-30.3 - Continuing Education Programs/activities

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 641-30.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

(1) Standards for continuing education programs/activities. A program/activity is appropriate for continuing education credit if the program/activity meets all of the following criteria:

a. Is board-approved;

b. Constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;

c. Pertains to subject matters that integrally relate to the practice of the discipline;

d. Is conducted by individuals who have obtained board approval as set forth in subrule 30.4(1). This criterion is not needed for computer-based continuing education programs/activities conducted pursuant to subrule 30.2(3);

e. Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and

f. Covers product knowledge, methods, and systems of one or more of the following:
(1) The theory and technique for a specific discipline;

(2) The current Iowa plumbing code, Iowa mechanical code, or both;

(3) The standards comprising the current Iowa occupational safety and health Act.

(2) Board approval. Board approval for specific programs/activities under paragraph 30.3(1)"a" will be valid for three years.

(3) Procedure and standards for board approval of continuing education programs/activities.

a. For non-computer-based continuing education programs/activities, an individual or entity seeking board approval shall:
(1) File an application in the form prescribed by the board without alteration at least 60 days prior to the first scheduled course date;

(2) Attach a copy of the course or activity outline or syllabus that, at a minimum, specifically identifies the course content and a breakdown of the student contact hours; and

(3) Attach a schedule of courses, if known, indicating the course's or activity's proposed scheduled locations, dates, and times.

b. For computer-based continuing education programs/activities, an individual or entity seeking board approval shall:
(1) File an application in the form prescribed by the board without alteration;

(2) Attach a copy of the course or activity outline or syllabus that, at a minimum, specifically identifies the course content and a breakdown of the student contact hours;

(3) Attach a schedule of courses, if known, indicating the course's or activity's proposed scheduled locations, dates, and times;

(4) Provide a brief summary of the training product;

(5) Provide a copy of the visual aids, or other materials included with the course or activity; and

(6) Provide the names, contact information, and qualifications or résumés of the training designers.

(4) Board member attendance. With board approval, board members may attend any board-approved continuing education program/activity for purposes of determining whether the continuing education program/activity complies with these rules. In the event a board member attends a board-approved continuing education program/activity with the purpose of determining whether the continuing education program/activity complies with these rules, the board member cannot receive any continuing education credit for those hours in attendance.

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