LAC 46:XLV.3539. Standards for Continuing Education

A. Any continuing education offering submitted to the board for consideration as an approved source of continuing education credit shall meet the following standards: 1. provide a structured learning experience; 2. provide appropriate subject matter reflecting the professional educational needs for continuing competency in the practice of clinical laboratory science from one or more of the following subject areas: a. clinical laboratory practice areas; b. legal aspects of laboratory medicine; c. educational methodology as utilized in the clinical laboratory; or d. laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and chemical hygiene; 3. have written learning objectives, stated in terms of actions, conditions, and degree related to level of audience (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced); 4. have a set time schedule and be at least one hour in length; 5. have qualified faculty with background and experience necessary to teach the subject. Copies of credentials shall be available to the board upon request; 6. include assessment and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that participants have achieved a specified level of performance and to provide for evaluation of instructional methods, facilities, and resources used; 7. make available a brochure or flyer containing the following information: a. the program objectives stated in terms of what the participant will learn or be able to do as a result of the program; b. the program level: i. basic: entry level; no prior knowledge of subject necessary; ii. intermediate: refresher course; some basic knowledge required; for the bench technologist with several years of experience; iii. advanced: highly technical: for those with current skills/ knowledge; for those with at least two years experience in specialty area; c. program schedule; d. fee for the program if applicable; e. number of CEUs or continuing education hours granted; f. faculty credentials; g. include the following statement: "[Provider Name] is approved as a Provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners."