WAC 246-830-475   Qualification of program for continuing education credit.  Completion of a formal program of learning which serves to enhance the professional knowledge and development of the licensee shall qualify as continuing education credit. For the purposes of this chapter, a formal program of learning shall be defined as any of the following:

     (1) Attendance at a local, state, national or international continuing education program having a featured speaker;

     (2) First aid, CPR or emergency related classes;

     (3) Viewing of educational video tapes not to exceed four credits;

     (4) Teaching a seminar for the first time, not to exceed eight hours;

     (5) Business and management courses not to exceed six hours;

     (6) Specialized training in an aspect of massage therapy provided by an individual who has expertise in that area, has been licensed in this state for no less than three years, and who charges a fee;

     (7) Courses from a state, county, or city school or program or approved massage school, program, or apprenticeship trainer in massage therapy or related topics; or

     (8) Training provided by a health care professional certified or licensed in their area of expertise.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.108.025(1). 95-11-108, § 246-830-475, filed 5/23/95, effective 6/23/95; 94-13-181, § 246-830-475, filed 6/21/94, effective 7/22/94.]