Requests for CET. 1. Requests for continuing education time to attend or take a continuing education program must be made no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the date such release time is to commence, whether the class is online or in person.
2. A Nurse who attends a continuing education course not requiring release time (e.g. on her/his day off or home study) is not required to request advance approval
3. Approval of CET shall not be unreasonably denied.
4. Evidence of course completion must be submitted for payment within 30 days following completion of the class. The following shall constitute minimum standards. Nothing in this Article shall prohibit the inclusion of higher or additional benefits in any of the local agreements.
Requests for CET. 1. A written application along with the course outline is received by the Department Manager at least four weeks prior to the commencement of the schedule in which the CET is to be taken (the four week requirement may be waived at the Department Manager's discretion)
2. A member who attends a continuing education course not requiring release time (e.g. on her/his day offor home study) is not required to request advance approval.
3. Approval of CET shall not be unreasonably denied provided such CET does not interfere with staffing requirements or patient care.
