For the purpose of this part, the MAB will process the review of continuing education credits by the following criteria:

1. (1) The application for review:

   1. (A) Must be received by the MAB at least sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled course date; and
   2. (B) Shall be submitted simultaneously to the Department of Health;
2. (2) The MAB will review and evaluate the application for the continuing education course and make a recommendation to the department;

3. (3)

   1. (A) The documentation will be reviewed for appropriate content applicable to the protocols and clinical practice of the licensed lay midwifery program of Arkansas.

   2. (B) Each application shall be evaluated on the following criteria:

      1. (i) Completeness of application;
      2. (ii) Agenda;
      3. (iii) Intended audience;
      4. (iv) Method of delivery (lecture, video, correspondence, online, other);
      5. (v) Course description and objectives; and
      6. (vi) Biographical data for each speaker including pertinent education and experience; and

4. (4)

   1. (A) The recommendation of the MAB shall be submitted in writing for department approval, no less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled course date.
   2. (B) The department will make the final decision for approval of continuing education courses, after consideration of timely received MAB recommendations.
   3. (C) All final decisions by the department denying approval for continuing education courses may be appealed to the State Board of Health within thirty (30) days of receiving the denial.

Codification Notes: "MAB" means Midwifery Advisory Board.