STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD

Instructions for Continuing Education (CEU) Course Submission

RevisionJune  2000

General Information

A person who wishes to offer Continuing Education (CEU) courses for the Structural Pest ControlBoard shall apply to the Board for approval. The course provider and instructorsshall use the application forms enclosed in this packet. Each prospectiveprovider shall submit a course outline, speaker resume, and all handouts thatwill be used in the course.

Only speakers approved by the Board for a particular course may teach thatcourse. Providers must apply for approval of additional speakers.

A complete and separate application, along with any required supportingmaterials must be submitted for EACH course offered. To be approved to offer aCEU credit, the provider must satisfy the Board that the course subject matteris appropriate for a continuing education course for certified applicatorlicensees and that the information provided in the course will be current andaccurate. CEU courses must be presentations of relevant issues and changeswithin the subject areas as they apply to the pest control industry. Courseoutlines must show that the course provides 60 minutes of instruction per 1 CEU.

Courses must be submitted to the Board at least 30 days prior to thefirst anticipated presentation date. Courses may not be promoted as approved bythe Structural Pest Control Board until actual written approval is issued. Subsequent presentations of an approved course require at least 14 daysprior notification.  Participants must be provided a certificate of completion bythe course sponsor within 21 days after the course.  A list of participants must be provided to the Board within21 days after a course is presented, and the sponsor must keep records of courseparticipants for a minimum of two (2) years.

All individuals connected with the provider and/or instruction of theproposed course offerings should be thoroughly familiar with the contents ofthis packet.

The applicant is responsible for compliance with all provisions of theStructural Pest Control Act, sections 593.23 and 593.24. See section 593.24 for special conditions that apply to self-study andelectronic courses.

 
Provider Application Filing Fee

A non-refundable annual (calendar year) fee of $40.00 per course is requiredupon original application for approval as a provider of CEU courses. This feemust also be submitted when seeking renewal of your course. A course is defined as specific instruction in a category. Within the calendar year, additional speakers may be approved to give apreviously approved course without an additional charge. New sponsors may beapproved to present a previously approved course without additional charge.

Approval

If your application is complete and all requirements are met, the providerwill be approved as a CEU course provider. A course may be approved for a maximum of two years after whichsubstantial changes are required before resubmitting for approval.

Disapproval

If an application is disapproved, written notice detailing the basis of thedecision shall be provided to the applicant. The provider will have theopportunity to resubmit the course with changes.  Filing fees of $40.00 percourse are non-refundable, fees are for review of a CEU course.

Application Checklist

The CEU application checklist is provided for your use in reviewing yourapplication prior to submission to the Board for review. Proper use of thischecklist will ensure that all required material and information is included,thus eliminating the possibility of processing delays. The Board may refuse toaccept any application which is not complete or which is not accompanied by theappropriate fees. When your fees are submitted and if your course is notapproved you do not have to repay when your corrections are submitted.

Mail the completed forms, handouts and fees to Structural Pest ControlBoard, CEU Program, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, TX 78723-1066

Please refer any questions to the Structural Pest Control Board at Telephone (512) 451-7200, fax(512) 451-9400, or email spcb@spcbtx.org.

Course Instructors Guidelines

These guidelines have been prepared to assist providers of ContinuingEducation Courses.  Once a course isapproved, the instructor(s) must teach the course substantially in the samemanner represented to the Board in the outline.  

I. Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies are used to increase the effectiveness of the courseinstruction. The purpose of this section is to provide the potential providerwith ideas and possible alternatives for instructional strategies. Utilizing avariety of instructional strategies can make a course more interesting and maybetter hold the attention of the student.

Generally, students retain more of the information presented if they actuallyapply the information through problem-solving activities. Combining lecture withvisual aids may also increase the effectiveness of instruction.

A. Lecture

We encourage instructors to moveaway from the straight lecture format, as there is some question as to itseffectiveness as an instructional strategy. If certain parts of the course aredesigned around the lecture format, there are ways in which to improve thequality of the lecture. Being well prepared and organized is essential forsuccessful delivery

Make use of variety and surprisein order to keep the students' attention. A student who is asleep has littleopportunity to learn.

• Do not speak in monotone. Vary the speed and pitch with which you speak.

• Use humor; it provides variety and may make an important connection between instructor and student.

• Ask questions of your students; this will provide them with an opportunity to use their recently acquired knowledge.

• Allow time for students to ask questions.

• Summarize your lecture at appropriate points and solicit feedback to ensure that the class is with you.

• Provide the students with an outline of the lecture; it will help them follow along and give them some idea of where you are going.

B. Audio-Visual Equipment

The following is a partial list ofequipment, which may be used to enhance the interest and effectiveness of otherstrategies.

• Chalkboards, magnetic boards, and flipcharts.
• Overhead projection for use with transparencies.
• Videotape - May be used when an approved speaker is the monitor.
• Film projectors and slide projectors.
• Filmstrips - Preprogrammed 35 mm slides, with audio narration are put onto continuous film.

II. Outline of the Subject Matter

The course outline shall arrange the actual course content as it is to bepresented in class, breaking down the content in major topics, sub-topics, etc.

• Instructional Strategies. Explain what instructional strategy, or strategies, is to be used for each topic.

• Course Handouts. Indicate which handout and texts will be used to support each topic. Copies of any handouts used in the course must be included in your submission packet. Each handout should contain a title, number, or other identification.

III. Sample Outline

Attached is an example of a one-hour course in the proper format. Youroutline should follow this basic format. As the length, depth, and organizationof courses will vary, so will the arrangement of topics.

EXAMPLE

LIFE HISTORY OF HABITS OF FLEAS

Length of Training:

60    Minutes of actual instructions
10    Minutes for questions and answers
5      Minutes for course administration - sign inroster, delivering handout materials, issuing  completion certificates
5      Minutes to administer questionnaire
80    MINUTES TOTAL

Date of presentation:  January1, 2001    

Time:  9 am                

Location:  Twin Towers Building,Suite 100LW, 1106 Clayton Lane, Austin, Texas 78723

Categories for Continuing Education Units:  1 CEU in Pest

Handout Materials:

1. Life history chart of fleas
2. List of adverse environmental factors
3. Detailed chart showing usual location of fleas indoors and outdoors.

Outline:

I. Flea Life History

A.     Developmental Stages

1.     Egg # day

2.     Larva # days

3.     Pupa # days

4.     Adult # day

 B.     Influencing Environmental Factors

1.     Temperature

2.     Moisture

3.     Food resources

II.Flea Habits

A.     Indoor Environment

1.     Usual larval locations

2.     Carpet environment

3.     Effects of Sanitation

              B.   Outdoor Environment

1.     Usual larval locations

2.     Population dynamics

3.     Pet-flea interactions

 IV. Course Participant Handouts

Section 593.24 state's handouts must be included in your submission packet.Students must be provided a copy of all handouts and it is suggested that roombe provided for notes on the handout.

Handouts of significant material will assist the student in remembering keypoints of the course. In addition, students may use these handouts to make noteof questions or comments.

If your course does not include handouts please indicate that information inyour outline.  Indicate handouts on the outline with the topic theysupport.

V. Speaker Resume

The attached speaker resume must be submitted with your packet. This form isthe only one the Board will accept for evaluation of speaker qualifications.

A speaker cannot give another speakers course unless:

• They are an approved speaker; and
• The speaker/sponsor who has had the course approved provides the Board with permission for another speaker to present his/her course.

CEUFEE REGISTRATION COVERSHEET

Use this form to determine the correct fee, which must be included with yourapplication packet. Fees are for review of the CEU course and arenon-refundable. The fee must be included in your submission packet in order foryour course to be considered for approval.

 Provider Name_____________________ Sponsor Number________________
                                                                                            (If already approved)

$40.00 per course for review ofcourse

SPEAKER QUALIFICATION FORM

1.    Course Provider:

2.    Speaker Name:

3.    Company Name(if applicable):

4.    MailingAddress:

 5.   TelephoneNumber:                                     FaxNumber:

 6.    CertifiedApplicator # & Categories Licensed:

7.     Formal Education:

            ListDegree(s)/College(s)                                                       Date(s)

8.    Technical Experience:

9.    TeachingExperience

10.    Reference:(Minimum of Three-Industry Related)

Name                                         Address                                                     Phone

11. Trade Association Professional Organization Membership(s):

12. Publications (Authored or co-authored) if any:

COURSE SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Before submitting your course to SPCB for approval, utilize this checklist toensure that you have included all required components in your course submission

I.      Outlineof the Subject Matter:

        A.   Outline of subjectby major topic and sub-topic                          

        B.   Time allotted for each course:                                                  
               (Minimum of 60 minutes for one CEU)

II.    Dates and time for Course(s)                                       

III.   Location Address for each Course(s)                                         

IV.    Course participant handouts. Indicateon outline                              
          Which topics will besupported with handouts
           Submit copies ofhandouts with the CEU course

V.     SpeakerResume                                                                             

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