Ariz. Admin. Code § 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),

1. A 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. 2. During the first licensure period, a licensee shall use the licensure issuance date as the beginning of the period in which the licensee is required to acquire CEUs. A licensee shall acquire 20 hours of CEUs before expiration of the first licensure period. Subsequent continuing education periods coincide with subsequent licensure periods. The Board shall accept CEUs pursuant to R4-45-209.

Notes

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.