Continuing Education Program. Professional development is a shared responsibility. The Agency agrees to maintain a continuing education program for all nurses. Each nurse is encouraged to present suggestions for improving the program to his/her supervisor. Nurses are expected to attend in-service educational functions during their normal shifts, with the prior approval of the Agency. When it is not possible for a nurse to attend a voluntary in-service educational function during his or her normal shift, the nurse may choose to attend and be compensated for that function held at an alternative time outside of his or her normal shift, provided that the nurse’s attendance does not otherwise cause the nurse to receive a premium or overtime rate of pay. In the event a nurse is required by the Agency to attend in-service educational functions or staff meetings outside of his/her normal work hours, time spent at such functions will be considered as time worked under this Agreement. A minimum of one (1) hour’s pay shall be paid for attendance under the preceding sentence, if the time spent at such functions is not continuous with the nurse’s normal work hours. Voluntary educational functions and staff meetings outside of a nurse’s scheduled hours shall be compensated at the nurse’s straight-time rate of pay without a minimum one (1) hour requirement.
Continuing Education Program. Section 1. A continuing education program will be defined as workshops, internet/on-line courses, conferences, training sessions, continuing education classes or in-services which contribute to an employee's career development. All employees will be eligible to participate in continuing education programs. Participation will be based on the following guidelines.
a.) If the continuing education program is required to maintain certification or licensure requirements, and the Employer is offering the program, a fifty percent (50%) discount will be offered to affected employees.
b.) If a continuing education program is mandated by the Employer, the Employer will be responsible for all of the costs associated with that program.
c.) If the continuing education program is not mandated by the Employer, the following procedure will apply:
(1.) The Employer will budget three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually for the purpose of continuing education for the Clinical Engineering Bargaining Unit.
(2.) The annual budget for continuing education is intended to cover expenses related to program registration fees and/or travel expenses for areas not addressed by the Employer’s internal education programs. Lost time wages may be approved by the employees’ immediate supervisor, over the budgeted dollars outlined above, based upon the budget and staffing in the cost center.
(3.) Application for funding must be made using the Request for Continuing Education Funding form. • This form may be generated on Kaleidoscope • Go to Kaleida Links : *Human Resources • Go to Department Links: *HR Forms *Continuing Education Funding • The process involves Two Steps: o Prior Approval o Reimbursement (after course, conference, etc. completion) You must read directions and follow process closely and completely.
(4.) The application for continuing education money will be made to the employees’ immediate supervisor on a form provided by the Employer. The supervisor’s approval is based upon course content (new, or improvements in current job-related skills).
Section 2. For the purpose of equitable distribution of continuing education dollars, the parties have agreed to the following guidelines:
a.) Available funds will be divided evenly into two six (6) month periods (January 1st - June 30th and July 1st - December 31st).
b.) Requests for education funding shall be submitted on the appropriate form as follows:
Continuing Education Program. Under this agreement are those credit programs established by the Board under its Continuing Education program and which are funded under the Continuing Education grant formula.
Continuing Education Program. The Medical Center will maintain a viable continuing education program responsive to the nurses’ needs, regulatory/accreditation requirements, and in conformance with the Medical Center’s patient care objectives and philosophy. Nurses’ attendance at classes or courses sponsored by the Medical Center will be free of charge. In the event a nurse is required by the Medical Center to attend in-service educational functions or staff meetings outside of his/her normal work hours, time spent at such functions will be considered as time worked under this Agreement. A minimum of one (1) hour’s pay shall be paid for attendance under the preceding sentence, if the time spent at such functions is not continuous with the nurse’s normal work hours. Voluntary educational functions and staff meetings outside of a nurse’s scheduled hours shall be compensated at the nurse’s straight-time rate of pay without a minimum one (1) hour requirement.
Continuing Education Program. (a) Employees must successfully complete training as required by St Xxxx as part of the Continuing Education Program.
(b) Training will be scheduled by St Xxxx and Employees will be required to attend a minimum of four (4) days over a period of 24 months.
(c) Where possible training will be scheduled during normal working hours or as otherwise agreed between St Xxxx and the Employee.
(d) Training will be tailored to ensure that relevant skills and knowledge are refreshed. To assist in this process, St Xxxx will seek information from a range of staff and areas, including:
(i) Transport Officers/MHTOs/Medics;
(ii) Clinical Education;
(iii) Medical Executive Director; and
Continuing Education Program. The program offers regular high school credit courses to adults who wish to receive a high school diploma, a HSE-equivalent diploma, or, individuals with a high school credit or HSE diploma who require math or English refresher courses. FWCS Continuing Education is an official test center for the administration of the Indiana High School Equivalency Assessment TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion). FWCS also provides the following programs and opportunities: • Neighborhood Connection- Take an enrichment class and broaden your knowledge. • Next Level Jobs Approved Provider – Earn a High Value Technical Certificate. • Certification programs in CNA, CCMA, Patient Access, Welding, CDL and more. • Expectant Mothers Program for women ages 16 and above. • English language Learning program- Providing English classes for free to non-English speakers. Classes are offered at Anthis and are open to all. (18 and over.) • English Language Learners High School • Collaborations with Parkview, INAEYC, Sabert & Xxxxx (ELL classes for employees, CDA & RMA completion for professionals.)
Continuing Education Program. Each employee with written approval of the Employer and the County Director of Employee Relations, may participate in educational assistance programs established by the County for job-related studies, as long as the funds are available. The initial tuition cost will be shared by the County and the Employee. Upon appropriate appeal, the County will pay the entire tuition in hardship cases. The Employer and employee will agree on the educational program and upon successful completion grade. Upon completion of such program and the attainment of such grade, the County will reimburse the employee for that portion o f tuition cost not initially paid by the County. However, only one course per semester per student will be allowed.
Continuing Education Program. Professional development is a shared responsibility. The Medical Center agrees to maintain a continuing education program for all nurses. Each nurse is encouraged to present suggestions for improving the program to his/her supervisor. Nurses are expected to attend inservice educational functions during their normal shifts, with the prior approval of the Medical Center. When it is not possible for a nurse to attend a voluntary inservice educational function during his or her normal shift, the nurse may choose to attend and be compensated for that function held at an alternative time outside of his or her normal shift, provided that the nurse’s attendance does not otherwise cause the nurse to receive a premium or overtime rate of pay. In the event a nurse is required by the Medical Center to attend inservice educational functions or unit staff meetings outside of his/her normal shift, time spent at such functions will be considered as time worked under this Agreement. A minimum of two (2) hours’ pay at the nurse’s Appendix A wage rate shall be paid for attendance under the preceding sentence, if the time spent at such functions is not continuous with the nurse’s normal shift. If a nurse must change her/his work schedule in order to attend such required inservice educational functions, the nurse may (1) either use PTO or take leave without pay to cover all shifts the nurse would have worked if the nurse had been able to maintain her/his work schedule, or (2) arrange with the nurse manager to work a mutually agreeable alternate day within the same work week. Regular nursing unit meetings shall be scheduled by the Medical Center if a majority of the nurses in any unit vote in favor of this type of professional collaborative forum. The Medical Center shall have the discretion to determine whether a nursing unit meeting is required or voluntary.
Continuing Education Program. Section 1. A continuing education program will be defined as workshops, conferences, training sessions, continuing education classes or in-services which contribute to an employee's career development. All employees will be eligible to participate in continuing education programs. Participation will be based on the following guidelines.
a.) If a continuing education program is mandated by the Employer, the Employer will be responsible for all of the costs associated with that program.
b.) The Employer will budget four thousand dollars ($4,000) annually for the purpose of continuing education.
c.) The annual budget for continuing education is intended to cover expenses related to program registration fees and/or travel expenses for areas not addressed by the Employer’s internal education programs. Lost time wages may be approved by the employees’ immediate supervisor, over the budgeted dollars outlined above, based upon the budget and staffing in the cost center. However, a total of ten (10) paid Continuing Education Days, equal to the duration of an individual’s shift, will be available to members of the bargaining unit each calendar year.
d.) An application for continuing education money will be made to the MFSC Director on a form provided by the Employer. The application will be reviewed and an approval or denial granted, within two (2) weeks of the request being made.
e.) Such requests will be approved based upon course content (new, or improvements in current, job related skills) and the availability of continuing education dollars, which remain at the operation center.
Section 2. For the purpose of equitable distribution of continuing education dollars, the funds will be made available on an annual basis and on a first come, first serve basis. At the last Joint Labor Management Committee meeting of each year the Director of MFSC LLC will provide a written accounting of Continuing Education Funds spent for that year, and any remaining balance.
Continuing Education Program. Professional development is a shared 32 responsibility. The Medical Center agrees to maintain a continuing education program 33 for all nurses. Each nurse is encouraged to present suggestions for improving the 34 program to his/her supervisor. Nurses are expected to attend inservice educational 1 functions during their normal shifts, with the prior approval of the Medical Center. When
