LAC 46:XXV.1313. Distance or Virtual Learning Limit; Approval to Exceed

A. Social workers may not submit more than ten hours of continuing education via asynchronous virtual learning or teaching in any collection period except as provided in this Section. Synchronous, interactive webinars are considered in-person learning and are not contemplated by this Section. B. The board may grant a social worker approval to complete more than 10 hours of continuing education via asynchronous virtual learning in the case of debilitating, disabling, or other medical conditions making travel impossible or extremely inconvenient, if the social worker resides outside of United States territories where no in-person continuing education is available, or for other good cause shown. The social worker shall provide satisfactory documentation for the grant of approval. C. The board may, by motion adopted at a regular or special meeting of the board, temporarily suspend the limitations of this section in the event of a public emergency or other extenuating circumstances.