Verification/Approval of Provider Continuing Education Programs and Activities

(1) For a program to be eligible for approval for continuing education hours, it shall contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of electrology. (2) Course work meeting the requirements of 240 CMR 11.03(1) and endorsed or sponsored by the following organizations shall be deemed approved for continuing education hours: (a) Boards of Licensure of other states; (b) Courses offered by governmental agencies; (c) Academic courses or continuing education programs offered by academic institutions offering degrees related to electrolysis practice; and (d) Organizations approved by the Board. (3) A sponsor of a continuing education course or program shall submit to the Board a completed application for approval of the course or program showing that the sponsor meets all of the following requirements: (a) The sponsor establishes and maintains an accurate record of course attendance showing the date of the program or course, the location at which the program or course was given, the name of each person who attended, and the license or registration number of each person who attended; (b) The sponsor issues certificates or other written evidence of completion of the course or program only to each person who attends the entire course or program; and (c) The sponsor maintains a copy of the course or program outline, and all records required by 240 CMR 11.02(1)(a) and 240 CMR 11.03 for a period of at least three years from the date on which the course or program is presented. (4) The Board may grant approval to sponsors and/or individual continuing education courses or programs by resolution, and may likewise withdraw or rescind such approval for good cause shown.