As used in this article:

(a)  “Continuing education program” means educational programs designed to increase the knowledge and skills of health workers.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 1496

(b)  “Licensed health worker” means any person who works in a health profession that requires licensure under the laws of California.

(c)  “Non-county-employed health worker” means any person employed in a health facility, other than a county-operated health facility, in a county in which a continuing education program is offered or is to be offered.

(d)  “Nonlicensed health worker” means any person who performs duties in a health facility and who is not required to be licensed to perform such duties under the laws of California.

(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 613.)