Utah Admin. Code R156-40-304 - Continuing Education
In accordance with Section 58-40-304, qualified continuing education requirements are established as follows:
(1) All MTRS, TRS, and TRT licensees shall
complete 20 hours of qualified continuing education including two hours of
suicide prevention training, that meets the requirements of this
section.
(2) Qualified continuing
education hours for licensees who have not been licensed for the entire
two-year period shall be prorated from the date of licensure.
(3) Continuing education under this section
shall:
(a) be relevant to the licensee's
professional practice;
(b) be
prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training,
and experience to provide recreational therapy continuing education;
and
(c) have a method of
verification of attendance and completion.
(4) The suicide prevention training shall
include one or more of the following subject areas:
(a) suicide concepts and facts;
(b) suicide risk assessment, crisis
intervention, and first aid;
(c)
evidence-based intervention for suicide risk;
(d) continuity of care and follow-up services
for suicide risk; or
(e)
therapeutic alliances for intervention in suicide risk.
(5) Credit for continuing education shall be
recognized in accordance with the following:
(a) unlimited hours for continuing education
completed in blocks of time of not less than 50 minutes in formally established
classroom courses, seminars, lectures, conferences, or training sessions which
meet the criteria listed in Subsection (3) above, and which are approved by,
conducted by, or under the sponsorship of:
(i)
the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing;
(ii) recognized universities and colleges;
or
(iii) professional associations,
societies and organizations representing a licensed profession whose program
objectives relate to the practice of recreational therapy;
(b) a maximum of ten hours per two-year
period may be recognized for teaching continuing education courses relevant to
recreational therapy;
(c) a maximum
of 12 hours per two-year period may be recognized for continuing education
courses completed via the internet or webinar which provide a certificate of
completion;
(d) a maximum of four
hours per two-year period may be recognized for CPR and first aid certification
through a live course, not online; and
(e) a maximum of six hours per two-year
period may be recognized for publications in an article, journal, newsletter,
or other professional publication.
(6) A licensee subject to circumstances that
prevent the licensee from meeting one or more of these continuing education
requirements may request a waiver or extension of time for a period of up to
three years, in accordance with the provisions of Section
R156-1-308d.
(7) A licensee shall maintain competent
records of completed qualified continuing education for a period of six years,
and if requested by the Division, shall demonstrate that the licensee meets the
requirements of this section.
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