§ 1496

Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 613.

As used in this article:

(a)“Continuing education program” means educational programs designed to increase the knowledge and skills of health workers.
(b)“Licensed health worker” means any person who works in a health profession that requires licensure under the laws of California.
(c)“Non-county-employed health worker” means any person employed in a health facility, other than a county-operated health facility, in a county in which a continuing education program is offered or is to be offered.
(d)“Nonlicensed health worker” means any person who performs duties in a health facility and who is not required to be licensed to perform such duties under the laws of California.

Other sections in Article 5 - Continuing Education

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