Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-81.7 - License renewal

(1) The biennial license renewal period begins on the sixteenth day of the licensee's birth month and ends on the fifteenth day of the licensee's birth month two years later. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration.

(2) An initial license issued by the board may be valid for an 18- to 29-month period. When an initial license is renewed, it will be placed on a two-year renewal period identified in subrule 81.9(1).

(3) A licensee seeking renewal shall:

a. Meet the continuing education requirements of rule 645-82.2 (152A) and the mandatory reporting requirements of subrule 81.9(4). A licensee whose license was reactivated during the current renewal compliance period may use continuing education credit earned during the compliance period for the first renewal following reactivation; and

b. Submit the completed renewal application and renewal fee before the license expiration date.

(4) Mandatory reporter training requirements.

a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee's employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats children and dependent adults in Iowa will complete the applicable department of health and human services training relating to the identification and reporting of child and dependent adult abuse as required by Iowa Code section 232.69(3) "b."

b. Written documentation of training completion should be maintained for three years.

c. The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse is suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal:

(1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States.

(2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in rule 645-4.14 (272C).

d. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs 81.9(4)"a" and "b."

(5) Upon receiving the information required by this rule and the required fee, a two-year license will be administratively issued. In the event the board receives adverse information on the renewal application, the renewal license will be issued but the board may refer the adverse information for further consideration or disciplinary investigation.

(6) The license certificate and proof of active licensure will be displayed in a conspicuous public place at the primary site of practice.

(7) Late renewal. A license not renewed by the expiration date will be assessed a late fee as specified in 645-subrule 5.6(3). Completion of renewal requirements and submission of the late fee within the grace period are needed to renew the license.

(8) Inactive license. A license not renewed by the end of the grace period is inactive. A licensee whose license is inactive continues to hold the privilege of licensure in Iowa, but may not practice as a dietitian in Iowa until the license is reactivated. A licensee who practices as a dietitian in the state of Iowa with an inactive license may be subject to disciplinary action by the board, injunctive action pursuant to Iowa Code section 147.83, criminal sanctions pursuant to Iowa Code section 147.86, and other available legal remedies.

(9) Renewal of a reactivated license. A licensee who reactivates the license in accordance with rule 645-81.8 (17A,147,272C) will not be required to renew the license until the next renewal two years later if the license is reactivated within six months prior to the license renewal date.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-81.7

ARC 9606B, IAB 7/13/11, effective 8/17/11 Amended by IAB January 27, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 16, effective 3/3/2021 Amended by IAB April 19, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 21, effective 5/24/2023 Adopted by IAB May 1, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 22, effective 6/5/2024