1. (a) Clock hours may be granted on a case-by-case basis for the following:

   1. (1) Participation in clinical conferences, clinical rounds or training under a preceptor provided through hospitals, medical centers, schools and universities.
   2. (2) First-time experience as a teacher.
   3. (3) Publications of articles, books and research relating to the practice of bachelor social work, social work or clinical social work.
   4. (4) Services as a preceptor, lecturer or speaker.
2. (b) A licensee who wishes to obtain clock hours for credit under subsection (a)(1), (2) or (4) shall submit, prior to participating in the event, an application for approval along with a $65 fee as provided by § 47.34(b) (relating to registration of continuing education providers who offer one course or program). A licensee seeking to obtain clock hours for a publication under subsection (a)(3), shall submit, after the publication of the article, book or research, an application for approval along with a fee as provided by § 47.34(b).

Authority

The provisions of this § 47.36a amended under sections 6 and 18(c) of the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act (63 P.S. § § 1906 and 1918(c)); and section 9 of the act of October 22, 2014 (P.L. 2884, No. 179).

Source

The provisions of this § 47.36a added December 22, 2006, effective December 23, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 7841; amended August 28, 2020, effective August 29, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 4389. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (369762).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 47.31 (relating to definitions); and 49 Pa. Code § 47.33 (relating to acceptable continuing education courses and programs).