Requesting that regulations be amended to allow all of the continuing education hours to be obtained through self-study or internet.

In accordance with Virginia law, the petition was filed with the Register of Regulations and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov. Comment will be requested from interested parties until November 19, 2014. The petition and copies of all comment will be considered by the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators at its meeting scheduled for December 16, 2014. After considering the request and reviewing the comments, the Board will decision whether to initiate rule-making or deny petition and retain the current requirements.

At its meeting on Deccember 16, 2014,the Board considered the petition and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of live CE versus an on-line or self-study format.  It also reviewed the comments received and decided to retain the current requirements.  While members appreciated the petition's point of view, it was their conclusion that there is value in face-to-face contact with other administrators, with whom you can share knowledge and experiences.  Since the profession is in the business of taking care of people, the current blend of interactive CE with on-line or self-study courses seems beneficial and appropriate.