Section 216-RICR-40-05-24.8 - Continuing Medical EducationA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-54-22 every physician assistant licensed to practice in the State of Rhode Island shall be required to have satisfactorily completed twenty-five (25) hours of approved continuing medical education every years.B. The period for accumulation of continuing medical education hours shall commence on the first (1st) day of July and run through the thirtieth (30th) day of June. The Department shall not renew the certificate of licensure until the applicant has attested to satisfactory evidence of completion of the required continuing medical education.C. Course descriptions, proof of attendance, or other documentation of completion shall be retained by the licensee for a minimum of four (4) years and is subject to random audit by the Board.D. An extension of time to complete the continuing education requirements may be granted to a physician assistant solely at the discretion of the Board for reasons of hardship or other extenuating circumstances.E. Physician assistants initially licensed after the July 1st renewal date shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements stated in this Part until the date of the next renewal cycle (i.e., June 30th of the next odd numbered year).216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-24.8
Amended effective 12/12/2021