641—30.3 (105) Continuing education programs/activities.
	 30.3(1) Standards for continuing education programs/activities. A program/activity is appropriate for continuing education credit if the program/activity meets all of the following criteria:
	  a.   	 Is board-approved;
	  b.   	 Constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;
	  c.   	 Pertains to subject matters that integrally relate to the practice of the discipline;
	  d.   	 Is conducted by individuals who have obtained board approval as required under subrule 30.4(1). This criterion shall not be required for computer-based continuing education programs/activities conducted pursuant to subrule 30.2(3);
	  e.   	 Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
	  f.   	 Covers product knowledge, methods, and systems of one or more of the following:
	 (1) 	 The theory and technique for a specific discipline;
	 (2) 	 The current Iowa plumbing code, Iowa mechanical code, or both;
	 (3) 	 The standards comprising the current Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Act.
	 30.3(2) Board approval. Board approval for specific programs/activities under paragraph 30.3(1)“a” shall be valid for one year.
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