Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-17-205

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-17-205 - Continuing Medical Education; Request for Extension of Time

A. Under A.R.S. § 32-2523(A), renewal of a license is conditioned on the licensee completing 40 hours of category I continuing medical education during each biennial license period.

B. During a licensee's first biennial license period, the licensee may complete a pro-rated number of continuing medical education hours established by the Board.

C. A licensee who is unable to complete the required hours of continuing medical education for any of the reasons in A.R.S. § 32-2523(E) may submit a written request to the Board for an extension no later than 30 days before expiration of the license that contains:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the licensee;

2. The reason for the request;

3. The number of continuing medical education hours completed during the biennial license period;

4. The dates on which the remaining hours of continuing medical education are scheduled to be completed; and

5. The signature of the licensee.

D. The Board shall send a written notice of approval of the extension within seven days from the date of receipt of the request if the Board determines:

1. The extension is needed for a reason specified in A.R.S. § 32-2523(E),

2. The remaining hours of continuing medical education are scheduled to be completed within 30 days, and

3. The extension is in the best interest of the state.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-17-205

Adopted effective April 22, 1998 (Supp. 98-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2123, effective October 7, 2012 (Supp. 12-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 3700, effective 2/6/2017.