Section 33-35-114 - Continuing education(a) On and after January 1, 1978, each hearing aid specialist applying for a renewal of his license shall furnish to the board evidence that during the preceding year he has completed one (1) of the following continuing education programs: (i) Educational programs conducted by the board; (ii) Board approved training schools conducted by hearing aid manufacturers for their representatives; (iii) Board approved training sessions conducted by the National Hearing Aid Society; or (iv) Other educational means approved by the board. (b) The amount of continued education shall be determined by the rules and regulations of the board. The board shall send a written notice to this effect to every person holding a valid license at least thirty (30) days prior to the license renewal date each year, directed to the last known address of the licensee. (c) In the event that any licensee shall fail to meet the annual educational requirement, his license shall not be renewed by the board, but the board may renew the license upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence of educational study of a standard approved by the board and upon the payment of all fees due.