CLEAR's Board Member Training Program features the following five modules:
Foundations of Occupational and Professional Regulation
content includes: the importance of regulatory boards; rationale for licensure; typical pro and con arguments; and an overview of trends in licensure
Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Member
content includes: board member responsibility; defining "the public interest"; requirements for service on regulatory boards; how a board member can participate effectively; the purpose of appointing public members; and ethical considerations
Administrative Rulemaking
content includes: what is a rule? kinds of rules; authority to issue rules; when is a rule needed? writing a good rule; avoiding problem areas; regular procedures for adopting rules; notice and publication; public comment and hearing process; and emergency rulemaking
Professional Discipline
content includes: steps in the enforcement process; characteristics of a strong enforcement process; receiving and sharing information; types of disciplinary sanctions; and practitioner impairment
Competence and Conduct
content includes: continuing education programs and their availability; criteria for MCE programs; and continued competence
This program is offered in conjunction with CLEAR's Annual Educational Conference, September 23-25, 2010.
Conference Hotel:
Please
note: CLEAR's block at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown is full at the
reduced rate and the hotel only has limited availability for remaining
rooms at prevailing rates. A roomblock at an overflow hotel has been
established:
Hotel Indigo
301
Union St.
Nashville, TN 37201
reservations: 615-891-6000
rate:
$139 single/double, plus applicable taxes
The cut-off date for the Hotel Indigo is Friday, September 10 or until
the block is sold, whichever comes first. Please identify yourself as a
participant in the CLEAR Annual Conference when calling.Hotel Indigo is
located 2 blocks from the conference hotel and offers complimentary
shuttle service within a 3-mile radius, based on availability.
Conference location:
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 800-447-9825
Hotel website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1236
Parking at the hotel is $20.00 daily for self-parking or $24 daily for valet.
Grayline is offering a discounted $16 round-trip airport shuttle - no advance reservation needed. Click here for instructions.