2008 Minnesota Statutes

148E.160 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS APPROVED BY BOARD.

Subdivision 1.Required program content.

In order to be approved by the board, a continuing education program must:

(1) promote the standards of practice described in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240;

(2) contribute to the practice of social work as defined in section 148E.010; and

(3) not be primarily procedural or be primarily oriented towards business practices or self-development.

Subd. 2.Types of continuing education programs.

In order to be approved by the board, a continuing education program must be one of the following: academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning; educational workshops, seminars, or conferences offered by an organization or individual; staff training offered by a public or private employer; or independent study.

History:

2007 c 123 s 95

NOTE: Sections 148E.001 to 148E.290, as added by Laws 2007, chapter 123, sections 63 to 121, are effective August 1, 2011. Laws 2007, chapter 123, section 138.