1. Composition:
a) The chair shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
b) Membership shall consist of at least 4 additional members, appointed by the Board of Directors, giving consideration to diversity in geographic location, workplace position, and minority status.

2. Term of Office
a) The chairperson shall serve for two years.
b) Committee members shall serve for two years, or until a successor is appointed.

3. Responsibilities
a) Establish or recommend standards, policies, and procedures for approval of continuing education offerings and institution/agency total programs.
b) Implement an approval process for continuing education offerings and institution/agency total programs utilizing the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) standards, policies, and procedures established for continuing education.
c) Establish procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the LSNA continuing education approval system in promoting quality continuing education for Louisiana nurses.