Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-6-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 532-X-6-.04 - [Effective 1/8/2025] Board-Approved Continuing Education Provider Standards

(1) The provider shall be accountable for:

(a) Demonstrating capability to meet and adhere to board established standards to assure the provision of quality continuing education activities for massage therapists.

(b) The veracity and accuracy of continuing education provided.

(c) Compliance with the standards set forth in the applicable statutes and rules.

(2) The mission and objectives for the continuing education provider unit shall be written and available for review.

(a) The mission is written and demonstrates commitment to continuing education, principles of adult learning, and enhancement of the practice of massage therapy.

(b) The objectives emanate from the mission and are written in terms from which administrative and course outcomes can be measured.

(3) Policies and procedures of the provider shall:

(a) Be written, current, and structured to facilitate the implementation of planned continuing education activities.

(b) Include:

1. Assessment of need for continuing education activities.

2. Fee assessments.

3. Advertisements or announcements of activities.

4. Instructor qualifications.

5. Records maintenance.

6. Program approval.

7. Processes for awarding contact hours.

(3) Reports and records of the provider shall include:

(a) Records regarding the approval status of the provider, while the program is provided and for four (4) years thereafter.

(b) Records for all programs, program outlines, instructor qualifications, all program numbers assigned by the provider, and contact hours awarded while the program is provided and for four (4) years thereafter.

(c) Records of attendance of participants, programs attended, and corresponding evaluations, maintained at least four (4) years with certificates awarded to the attendees.

(d) Information provided on continuing education records of participants shall include:

1. Name and address of the provider.

2. Name and license number of the individual participant.

3. Title of the program or activity.

4. Completion date of the program or activity.

5. Number of contact hours awarded.

6. Signature (or designated signature) of the contact person responsible for the program.

7. Statement of provider status and/or board assigned provider number and board assigned or provider assigned program number.

(e) Records are made available to participants upon written request.

(4) The provider shall have accessible and available educational facilities, instructional aids, and equipment for the planners, instructor(s), and learners consistent with the educational content, format, and teaching methodology of each program.

(a) The facility is appropriate in size for the number of attendees.

(b) Physical facilities are selected with consideration of factors that are known to assist in achieving desirable learning outcomes, such as seating arrangements, appropriate lighting, sound control, safety, and visual aids.

(c) Sufficient reference materials and other needed resources are available to enhance learning.

(d) Program outlines are maintained on file for at least four (4) years and shall evidence the following:

1. Program title, sponsoring agency, and date of presentation.

2. Outline of content and time frame.

3. Instructor qualifications.

4. Number of contact hours.

5. Requirements for satisfactory program completion.

(5) The instructor(s) shall possess qualifications appropriate to the content of the activity.

(a) Educational credentials of the instructor are appropriate to the target audience and the content.

(b) Experience correlates with the discipline being taught.

(c) Opportunity is given for participants in the program to evaluate instructor performance and knowledge.

(d) Instructor credentials are maintained on file while the program is provided and for four (4) years thereafter.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-6-.04

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2024, eff. 9/20/2024; expires 110 days, 1/8/2025 (Emergency).

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2024, eff. 11/14/2024.

Author: Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala.1975, § 34-43-6