(a) Required hours:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Orthotists and prosthetists must biennially complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education in courses applicable to his or her profession.
   2. (B) A person who is licensed in more than one (1) profession under this part shall biennially complete forty (40) hours of continuing education in courses applicable to the professions in which he or she is licensed;
2. (2) Pedorthotists must complete twenty-two (22) hours biennially;
3. (3) Assistants must complete fifteen (15) hours if employed in one (1) discipline or twenty (20) hours if employed in both, biennially; and
4. (4) At least six (6) hours of the continuing education each year shall be offered to licensees from providers in the state of Arkansas.

(b) Acceptable continuing education shall consist of courses provided, approved, or sponsored by:

1. (1) The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Inc.;
2. (2) The Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification;
3. (3) The Pedorthic Footwear Association; or
4. (4) Any other entity whose education programs have been approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board.

(c)

1. (1) Each licensee must maintain proof of attendance and completion of all continuing education requirements.
2. (2) This documentation must be retained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the calendar year in which the continuing education was required.
3. (3) This documentation must be produced for inspection and verification, if requested in writing by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board during its verification process.

(d)

1. (1) Each licensee must, within thirty (30) days of a request from the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board, provide evidence of continuing education activities.
2. (2) Certificates verifying the individual's attendance or documents from course providers are such evidence.

(f)

1. (1) Continuing education completion timeframe may be extended for a uniformed service member.
2. (2) See 17 CAR § 45-105(f)(4).