1397.60. Definitions.

As used in this article:

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(d) "Continuing education" means the variety of forms of learning experiences, including, but not limited to, lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, grand rounds, in-service training programs, video conferencing, and distance learning technologies. Correspondence courses, independent study, and home study programs are not acceptable for continuing education except for qualified individuals with a disability who apply to the board and receive approval.

(e) A "conference" means a course consisting of multiple concurrent or sequential free-standing presentations. Approved presentations must meet all standards of an approved continuing education course.

(f) "Grand rounds" or "in-service training program" means a course consisting of sequential, free-standing presentations designed to meet the internal educational needs of the staff or members of an organization and is not marketed, advertised or promoted to professionals outside of the organization. Approved presentations must meet all standards of an approved continuing education course.

(g) "Distance learning" means the variety of forms of organized and directed learning experiences that occur when the instructor and the student are not in direct visual or auditory contact. These include, but are not limited to, courses delivered via the Internet, CD-ROM, satellite downlink, correspondence and home study. Self-initiated, independent study programs without an approved CE sponsor are not acceptable for continuing education. Except for qualified individuals with a disability who apply to and are approved by the board pursuant to section 1397.62(e), distance learning can be used to meet no more than 22% (8 hours) of the continuing education required in each renewal cycle. Distance learning courses must meet all standards of an approved continuing education course.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 29 and 2915, Business and Professions Code.

1397.61. Continuing Education Requirements.

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(g) Courses taken in grand rounds or in an in-service training program from a provider who meets the qualifications set forth in section 1397.65 shall be accepted for credit provided they meet the hour value requirements in sections 1397.60(c) and 1397.63(a). Licensees participating in grand rounds or in in-service training programs for the purpose of meeting continuing education requirements may receive one hour of continuing education credit for each sixty minutes of participation in such activities.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 29 and 2915, Business and Professions Code.

1397.62. Continuing Education Exemptions.

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(e) Psychologists requiring reasonable accommodation according to the Americans with Disabilities Act may be granted an exemption from the on-site participation requirement and may substitute all or part of their continuing education requirement with an American Psychological Association or accreditation agency approved home study or self managed distance learning continuing education program. A qualified individual with a disability must apply to the board for approval to participate in American Psychological Association approved home study programs to receive this exemption.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 2915, Business and Professions Code.

1397.63. Hour Value System.

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(c) An approved instructor may claim the course for his/her own credit only one time that he/she teaches the approved course during a renewal cycle, receiving the same credit hours as the participant.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 2915, Business and Professions Code.

1397.64. Accreditation Agencies.

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(A) Topics and subject matter shall be pertinent to the practice of psychology at a post-licensure level. Courses predominantly focused on business issues, or marketing, or that are predominantly designed to explore opportunities for personal growth are not eligible for credit. Course material must have a clinical relevance or direct application to a consumer of psychological services.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 2915, Business and Professions Code

1397.65. Requirements for Approved Providers.

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(c) The provider is responsible for assuring the educational quality of its course material. All continuing education course material shall meet the standards set forth in section 1397.64(a)(1) of these regulations and shall be:

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(8) accompanied by an a meaningful evaluation mechanism that allows the participants to assess their achievement in accordance with the course objectives. Self evaluation Evaluation mechanisms, shall be appropriate to the length of the course and complexity of the material being presented and in accordance with generally accepted adult education evaluation models. Evaluation methods may include, but are not limited to pre- and post-testing, post-testing along with group discussion and critique or answers, patient case-study discussions and problem solving exercises. The provider shall also develop a mechanism for each participant to evaluate the continuing education course.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 2915, Business and Professions Code.

1397.68. Provider Fees.

(a) The following fees are established to be paid to an accreditation agency by the course provider:

(1) Continuing education annual provider approval fee...$200
(2) Continuing education course registration fee........$35
(3) Continuing education course attendee fee ... $5 per licensee
Continuing education conference fee..................$100
(4) Continuing education course attendee fee ...$7 per licensee

These fees are to be paid by the provider to an accreditation agency as defined in section 1397.65(b), (d), and (g).

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 2915(g) and 2930, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Section 2915, Business and Professions Code.