Like the recently proposed "driving while texting" law in Maryland, Virginia is attempting to legislate common sense.  CE requirements should be addressed at the employer level and as part of annual performance reviews, not at the state level.   Also, as another commentor has stated, as we become more focused in our particular disciplines as the years go along, I don't know how the state could begin to keep track of all the specialized training.  I close my eyes and shake my head at the "Board-approved" descriptor.  Perhaps better time might be spent to provide guidance as to what consitiutes good training or education and what we, the consumer, should look for as we have all been victims of mis-represented or irrelevant training from "vendors."

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