§ 17-53-204 - Powers and duties.

17-53-204. Powers and duties.

The Arkansas Board of Health Education shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Establish an examination requirement if deemed necessary;

(2) Certify and renew the certification of qualified applicants;

(3) Establish certification reciprocity agreements with other states;

(4) Establish and collect fees relating to examination, certification, provisional certification, certification renewal, and other reasonable services as defined by the board;

(5) Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this chapter;

(6) Compile an annual report to be filed with the Governor and the Legislative Council by September 1 of each year;

(7) Define unprofessional conduct by publishing standards of professional responsibility for health educators and publish such standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting;

(8) Conduct disciplinary proceedings as provided for in this chapter; and

(9) Establish continuing education requirements consistent with those of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. as a means to maintain professional competency.