Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-45-208

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Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 1, January 3, 2025

Section R4-45-208 - Continuing Education Requirement

A. The following definitions apply to this Article:

1. "Acceptable documentation" means:

a. Transcripts;

b. Letters from course instructors;

c. Certificates of Completion or other formal certifications provided by:

i. Hospitals;

ii. Course instructors; or

iii. Health organizations.

2. "Initial licensure period" means the period of time from the date a licensee first obtains a license, to the date of the licensee's second birthday following the date a licensee first obtains a license.

3. "Two-year licensure period" means the period of time two years from the initial licensure period, including the date a licensee renews a license pursuant to subsection (C).

B. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3504(A)(9),

a licensee shall acquire 20 CEUs during an initial licensure period and every two-year licensure period. A licensee shall acquire at least two of the 20 CEUs in ethics.

C. In order to renew a license, a licensee shall report compliance with the continuing education requirement.

D. A licensee shall maintain acceptable documentation for all CEUs for five years from the most recent date on the documentation,

E. Notwithstanding subsection (A), acceptable documentation other than a transcript must include the:

1. Licensee's full name;

2. Title and date of the course or activity;

3. Number of CEUs earned; and

4. Instructor's name and signature.

F. A licensee shall submit acceptable documentation showing evidence of compliance only if requested by the Board.

G. The Board shall accept CEUs pursuant to R4-45-209.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-45-208

Adopted effective September 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 968, effective May 6, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 834, effective 6/1/2017.