Chapter XLV

A. The board has the responsibility to consider and determine appropriate action as to all conduct alleged to violate the Louisiana Medical Practice Act, R.S. 37:12611292 et seq., other practice acts respecting allied health care practitioners governed by the board, and the rules…

A. Unless requested by the respondent, adjudication hearings shall be conducted in closed session. B. At an adjudication hearing, opportunity shall be afforded to complaint counsel and respondent to present evidence on all issues of fact and argument on all issues of law and poli…

A. Assessment. As part of a decision, consent order, or other agreed order, the board may require a respondent to pay all costs of the board proceedings. If costs are assessed in a consent or other agreed order, the amount shall be stated in the order. B. Special Definition. Cost…

A. Listed below are the full identifications of acronyms used in this publication BESE- Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. BOR- Board of Regents. CAEP -Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation CCSS -Common Core State Standards. CDA- Child Development Associates…

A. No later than July 1, 2018, teacher preparation programs shall demonstrate alignment to Part CXXXI, Bulletin 746 - Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, and this bulletin as revised and approved by BESE in October 2016. Teacher preparation providers …

A. Initial approval is granted upon approval by BESE and, when applicable, BOR, through submission of a proposal to the LDE. B. University and non-university providers seeking approval to offer a teacher preparation program, educational leader preparation program, or add-on certi…

A. Initial approval is granted upon approval by BESE and, when applicable, BOR, through submission of a proposal to the LDE. B. University and non-university providers seeking approval to offer an early childhood ancillary certificate program must demonstrate eligibility by provi…

A. In order to offer a state-approved teacher preparation program that allows teachers to become certified by the LDE, teacher preparation providers shall follow the process/procedures detailed in Chapter 3 of this document. For continued state approval, university and non-univer…

A. In order to offer a BESE-approved early childhood ancillary certificate program that allows early childhood educators to earn a Louisiana early childhood ancillary certificate, early childhood ancillary certificate providers shall follow the process/procedures detailed in Chap…

A. The teacher education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with knowledge and skills in the curriculum process. Unacceptable Acceptable Target Candidates understand the elements of reform mathematics. Candidates use reform mathematics content and…

A. The teacher education program provides candidates at both initial and advanced levels with skills to plan and deliver instruction that integrates a variety of software, applications, and related technologies appropriate to the learning needs of each student. Unacceptable Accep…

A. The teacher education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with information and skills for planning professional self-development . Unacceptable Acceptable Target No evidence exists that candidates were exposed to the need for ongoing professiona…

A. The teacher education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with preparatory experiences in school improvement that includes taking an active role in school decision-making and creating relevant partnerships. Unacceptable Acceptable Target Candida…

A. The teacher education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with knowledge and skills regarding the utilization of the Louisiana School and District Accountability System (LSDAS). Unacceptable Acceptable Target Candidates understand the basic comp…

A. The teacher education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with information on the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP 21) to enhance their testing and measurement practices related to learning and instruction. Unacceptable Acceptable …

A. The board shall adopt the recommended decision of the committee as its own if the respondent has not appealed such decision. B. Upon appeal of a recommended decision of the committee, the board shall consider the entire hearing record together with the representations and argu…

A. A decision by the board pursuant to a recommended decision by the committee in a case of adjudication shall be subject to reconsideration by the board pursuant to written motion filed with the board within 10 days from service of the board's decision on respondent. A motion fo…

A. The rules of this Chapter govern the licensing of podiatrists to engage in the practice of podiatry in the state of Louisiana. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-1301 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 29:1088 (July 2003). …

A. As used in this Chapter the following terms shall have the meanings specified. Ankle -the joint between the leg and foot in which the tibia and fibula articulate with the talus. Applicant -a person who has applied to the board for a license or permit to engage in the practice …

A. No individual may hold himself out as a podiatrist or engage in the practice of podiatry in this state unless he or she has been licensed by or holds a permit duly issued by the board. B. Each podiatrist licensed by the board may engage in the prevention, examination, diagnosi…

A. Application for licensure must be made in a format approved by the board and shall include: 1. proof, documented in a form satisfactory to the board that the applicant possesses the qualifications set forth in § 1305 and/or 1307 of this Chapter; 2. certification of the truthfu…

A. The advisory committee shall be comprised of six members five of whom shall be podiatrists and one of whom will be an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treatment of the foot. All members of the advisory committee will be licensed by the board and practice and reside in this s…

A. The advisory committee is hereby authorized by the board to: 1. advise and assist the board in the ongoing evaluation of the podiatric licensing and other competency examinations required by the board; 2. assist the board in examining the qualifications and credentials of and …

A. The rules of this Subchapter prescribe the fees and costs applicable to the licensing of podiatrists. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-137 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:907 (November 1984). AUTHORITY NOTE: P…

A. For processing a podiatrist's annual renewal of license, a fee of $200 shall be payable to the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-141 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:907 (November 1984), amended by the De…

A. For processing an application for and issuance of a certificate of registration pursuant to Subchapter K of Chapter 13 of these rules, a fee of $50 shall be payable to the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-143 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, B…

A. The rules of this Subchapter prescribe the fees and costs applicable to the certification of physicians assistants. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-147 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:907 (November 1984). AUT…

A. For processing an application for certification as a physician assistant, a fee of $250 shall be payable to the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-149 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:907 (November 1984), …

A. These rules govern the licensure of physician assistants in the state of Louisiana. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-1501 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 4:109 (April 1978), amended by the Department of Health and Hosp…

A. For processing an application for annual renewal of a physician assistant's certification, a fee of $150 shall be payable to the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-153 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:907 …

A. The rules of this Subchapter prescribe the fees and costs applicable to the licensure of athletic trainers. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-159 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:907 (November 1984), amended by …

A. For processing an application for reinstatement of a license which has lapsed by expiration and nonrenewal, a fee of $25 shall be payable to the board in addition to the applicable renewal fee. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-177 Promulgated by the Department of Health a…

A. Application for licensing shall be made in a format prescribed by the board . B. Application and instructions may be obtained from the boards web page or by personal or written request to the board . C. An application for licensing under this Chapter shall include: 1. proof, d…

A. Upon the filing of an administrative complaint pursuant to §11109, the committee shall docket the complaint and schedule the complaint for hearing before the committee not less than 45 days nor more than 180 days thereafter; provided, however, that such time may be lengthened …

A. Within 15 days of service of the complaint, or such longer time as the committee, on motion of the respondent, may permit, the respondent may answer the complaint, admitting or denying each of the separate allegations of fact and of law set forth therein. Any matters admitted …

A. All pleadings, motions, or other papers permitted or required to be filed with the committee in connection with a pending adjudication proceeding shall be filed by personal delivery at or by mail to the office of the committee and shall by the same method of delivery be concur…

A. Motions for continuance of hearing, for dismissal of the proceeding and all other prehearing motions shall be filed not later than 30 days following service of the complaint on the respondent or 15 days prior to the hearing, whichever is earlier. Each prehearing motion shall b…

A. A motion for continuance of hearing shall be filed within the delay prescribed by § 11117 of these rules, provided that the committee may accept the filing of a motion for continuance at any time prior to hearing upon a showing of good cause not discoverable within the time ot…

A. Any prehearing motion, other than an unopposed initial motion for continuance of hearing which may be granted by the investigating officers, shall be referred for decision to the presiding officer of the hearing panel designated with respect to the proceeding for ruling. The p…

A. Upon request of the respondent or complaint counsel and compliance with the requirements of this Section, the executive director of the board shall sign and issue subpoenas in the name of the board requiring the attendance and giving of testimony by witnesses and the productio…

A. In any case of adjudication noticed and docketed for hearing, counsel for respondent and complaint counsel may agree, or the presiding officer may require, that a prehearing conference be held among such counsel, or together with the committee's independent counsel appointed p…

A. Unless requested by the respondent, adjudication hearings shall be conducted in closed session. B. At an adjudication hearing, opportunity shall be afforded to complaint counsel and respondent to present evidence on all issues of fact and argument on all issues of law and poli…

A. A respondent may appeal a recommended decision of the committee by giving written notice of intent to appeal to the board, the committee, and the investigating officers prior to the date on which such recommended decision would become final pursuant to § 11137 A B. Upon receip…

A. A respondent who fails without good cause, as determined by the board, to appear and proceed at appeal proceedings shall be deemed to have waived his right to appeal. B. Appeal of a recommended decision of the committee shall be confined to the record of the hearing and the is…

A. The rules of this Subchapter prescribe the fees and costs applicable to the licensing of respiratory therapists. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-193 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 10:908 (November 1984), amende…

A. The board shall use the criteria for satisfactory performance on the exam adopted by the NBCOT. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLV-1931 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 12:767 (November 1986), amended by the Departm…

A. Bulletin 996 is intended to guide educator preparation providers in the development and review of new and existing teacher preparation programs, early childhood ancillary certificate programs and/or educational leader preparation programs, to guide the review of teacher and/or…