1. (a) Programs are approved by the Board for continuing medical education if they meet the requirements of subdivision (b) and are designated as Category I (Preapproved) by one of the following sponsors:

   1. (1) American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
   2. (2) American Medical Association (AMA).
   3. (3) American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education (AOACCME).
   4. (4) American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
   5. (5) Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
   6. (6) A state medical society recognized by the ACCME.
2. (b) Beginning January 1, 2022, any continuing medical education course that includes a direct patient care component shall include curriculum that includes an understanding of implicit bias pursuant to section 3524.5 of the Code.
3. (c) Continuing medical education obtained from a program other than those specified in subdivision (a) shall not satisfy the continuing education requirement in subdivision (a) of section 1399.615.

Note: Authority cited: Section 3510, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 3524.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2010; operative 6-12-2010 (Register 2010, No. 20).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 8-7-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 32).

3. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 1-25-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 4).