Professional Development and Continuing Education Assistance St. Mary Medical Center supports employees in their quest for continuous learning and professional growth opportunities that will support the mission and values of the hospital. Eligibility All employees who have completed one year of employment at St. Mary Medical Center and are in a benefit-eligible classification are eligible for professional development continuing education assistance. The employee must be a full-time or a benefit-eligible part-time employee during the entire term of the course and for thirty (30) days after its completion. Reimbursement Qualifications One or more of the following criteria must be satisfied: Coursework listed in an employee’s education plan (annual evaluation), which has been approved and is on file in the Human Resources department. Other course that are related to an employee’s current position or in preparation for related career opportunities within St. Mary Medical Center. Courses that will apply to a degree or certificate from an accredited institution of higher learning that will lead to a degree or certificate in a high-demand field (list to be maintained by the Human Resources department). Reimbursement Maximums Full-time employees: $3,000 per fiscal year Part-time employees: $1,500 per fiscal year