HAR §16-76-39. Qualifications for continuing education credit

(a) The primary consideration in determining whether or not a specific program qualifies as acceptable continuing education is that it be a formal program of learning which will contribute directly to the professional competence of a licensee in public practice. It is, therefore, left to the individual licensee to determine the course of study to be pursued within the guidelines established by this chapter. However practice-building seminars shall NOT be approved. (b) Each seminar approved by the board must present subject material directly related to the concepts of chiropractic principles and practice, including diagnostic procedures, patient care, and patient management. The board recommends special attention be given to the following: (1) Principles of practice of chiropractic including, but not limited to: (A) Chiropractic treatment and adjustment technique, including physiotherapy, nutrition, and dietetics; and (B) Physical, laboratory, orthopedic, neurological, and differential examination and diagnosis or analysis; and (2) Radiographic technique and interpretation involving all phases of roentgenology as permitted by law. (c) The board shall consider for approval the application of any continuing education program which conforms to the above criteria. (d) Postgraduate programs at chiropractic colleges recognized by or actively pursuing recognition by the CCE may also be considered for approval provided the course content meets the above criteria. Continuing education programs not conforming to the above stated criteria, shall be considered on an individual basis. (e) A continuing education program may not be repeated for credit during the same biennial relicensing period. (f) Continuing education credit shall be given for whole hours only, with a minimum of fifty minutes constituting one class hour. No credit for continuing education shall be allowed for time expended for study outside of the classroom. [Eff and comp 6/28/85; am and comp 6/1/89; am and comp 9/22/01] (Auth: HRS §442-5) (Imp: HRS §442-11)