Which statement reflects the standards for approved continuing education providers?

• A. Instructors may be unqualified.
• B. Course content must reflect inappropriate training.
• C. Course content must reflect appropriate training and meet educational objectives; instructors must be qualified.
• D. Only online delivery is allowed.

Answer: (C)

Approved continuing education providers must ensure course content is appropriate for the profession and aligned with clear educational objectives, and that the instructors delivering the course are qualified. This setup guarantees that CE helps practitioners improve practice and patient safety, and that the education they receive meets the regulator’s standards.

Saying instructors may be unqualified contradicts the requirement for qualified instructors, and claiming the content reflects inappropriate training would undermine professional competency and patient safety. The notion that only online delivery is allowed ignores the board’s acceptance of multiple approved formats for CE, including in-person options.