Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.629

Current through Vol. 24-18, October 15, 2024
Section R. 338.629 - Acceptable continuous professional development activities; requirements, limitations

Rule 29.

(1) The 20 CPD credits required under R 338.627(2) for the renewal of a license must satisfy the following requirements as applicable:
(a) No more than 12 CPD credits may be earned for approved CPD programs or activities during one 24-hour period.
(b) A licensee cannot earn CPD credit for a CPD program or activity that is substantially identical to a program or activity the licensee has already earned credit for during that renewal period.
(c) Under section 16204(2) of the code, MCL 333.16204, a licensee shall earn at least 1 CPD credit in the area of pain and symptom management by completing a CPD program or activity. Credits in pain and symptom management may include, but are not limited to, courses or activities relevant to the practice of speech-language pathology and relating to the public health burden of pain; ethics and health policy relating to pain; pain definitions; basic sciences including pharmacology, psychology, and sociology; clinical sciences relating to pain; clinician-patient communications as relating to pain; management of pain including evaluation and treatment; ensuring quality pain care; and programs and resources relevant to pain.
(2) Credit may be earned for any of the following activities:

Activity and Proof of Completion

Number of

Approved CPD Credits

(a)

Completing an approved CPD program or activity related to the practice of speech-language pathology or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of speech-language pathology. A CPD program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved, sponsored, or accepted for CPD credit by any of the following organizations:

- American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association (ASHA).

- Michigan board of audiology.

- Michigan board of medicine.

- Michigan board of osteopathic medicine and surgery.

- A speech-language pathology board of any state.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee's name, number of credits earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for CPD credit, and the date or dates on which the program or activity was completed.

The number of CPD credits approved by the sponsor or the approving organization is the number of credits approved for each CPD program or activity.

A minimum of 6 CPD credits must be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

A maximum of 15 CPD credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(b)

Reading an article related to the practice of Speech Language pathology in a professional or scientific journal. This activity does not include articles offered as a CPD activity by ASHA.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a signed document that lists the journals read, including title of article, journal name, volume number, and author.

1 CPD credit is granted for each article read.

A maximum of 5 CPD credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(c)

Presenting a CPD program related to the practice of speech-language pathology.

To receive credit, the presentation must be approved, sponsored, or accepted for CPD credit by any of the following organizations:

- ASHA.

- Michigan board of audiology.

- Michigan board of medicine.

- Michigan board of osteopathic medicine and surgery.

- A speech-language pathology board of any state.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a letter from the program sponsor confirming the licensee as the presenter and the presentation date and time, or a copy of the presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of presentation, the licensee's name listed as the presenter, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the presentation for CPD credit.

2 CPD credits are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation.

A presentation must not be less than 50 minutes in length. No additional credit is granted for preparation. Under subrule (1)(b) of this rule, credit for a presentation is granted only once per a renewal period.

A maximum of 10 credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(d)

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit or paper accepted for presentation through a peer review process at a state, regional, national or international Speech Language pathology conference, or its components, or a related professional organization.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of the document presented with proof of presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the exhibit or paper was accepted for presentation through a peer review process and the date of presentation.

2 CPD credits are granted for each presentation.

No additional credit for preparation is granted. Under subrule (1)(b) of this rule, credit for a presentation is granted only once per a renewal period.

A maximum of 10 credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(e)

Writing an article related to the practice, education, or research of speech-language pathology that is published in any of the following journals:

* An association journal.

* A peer-reviewed journal.

* A health care journal.

* A professional or scientific journal.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author of the article or a publication acceptance letter.

3 CPD credits are granted for each article.

Under subrule (1)(b) of this rule, credit for an article is granted once per renewal period.

A maximum of 9 credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(f)

Writing a chapter related to the practice, education, or research of speech-language pathology that is published in a text book.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author of the chapter or a publication acceptance letter.

3 CPD credits for each chapter are granted.

Under subrule (1)(b) of this rule, credit for a chapter is granted only once in a renewal period.

A maximum of 9 credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(g)

Serving as an instructor of students, staff, or other licensees at a clinical program related to the practice of speech-language pathology provided through or recognized by an accredited speech language pathology educational program that satisfies the standards set in R 338.619.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the program director verifying the licensee's role, the number of instructional sessions on specific subjects provided by the licensee, and the length of the instructional sessions. Also, the letter must verify that the clinical training program was provided, offered, or accredited by an educational program or organization that satisfies the requirements of this rule.

2 CPD credits are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes instructional session on a specific subject.

No additional credit is granted for preparation.

A maximum of 10 CPD credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(h)

Serving as a clinical supervisor for students completing an internship, residency, or fellowship program that is recognized or approved by R 338.615.

If audited, a licensee shall submit a letter from the educational program or clinical agency director verifying the licensee's role, the number of hours of instruction or supervision provided by the licensee, and that the internship, residency, or fellowship program is recognized or approved by an educational program or organization that satisfies the requirements of this rule.

1 CPD credit is granted for 1 hour of clinical instruction or supervision.

A maximum of 5 CPD credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(i)

Providing supervision as part of a disciplinary sanction.

If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from the disciplinary limited licensee who received the supervision. The affidavit must attest to the licensee's role as supervisor and the number of hours the licensee spent providing supervision to the disciplinary limited speech-language pathologist.

1 CPD credit is granted for 1 hour of supervision provided.

A maximum of 5 CPD credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(j)

Participating on an international, national, regional, state, state component, or local task force, committee, board, council, or association related to the field of speech-language pathology. A task force, committee board, council, or association is considered acceptable if it enhances the participant's knowledge and understanding of the field of speech-language pathology.

If audited, a licensee shall submit documentation verifying the licensee's participation in at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the task force, committee, board, council, or association.

5 CPD credits are granted for participation on each task force, committee, board, council, or association.

A maximum of 5 CPD credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(k)

Participation in the development of a national examination for speech-language pathologists.

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation from the sponsor of the examination verifying the licensee's role and participation in the development of the examination.

5 CPD credits are granted for participation.

A maximum of 5 CPD credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

(l)

Participating in an in-service program relating to the practice of speech-language pathology provided or sponsored by a Michigan school system.

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation from the in-service provider verifying the date and number of hours for the in-service program, the program's relationship to speech-language pathology, and the licensee's participation.

1 CPD credit is granted for each hour of inservice completed.

A maximum of 5 CPD credits may be earned for this type of activity in each renewal period.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.629

2016 AACS; 2021 MR 8, Eff. 4/15/2021