1. A. The following definitions apply to this Article:

   1. 1. “Acceptable documentation” means:

      1. a. Transcripts;
      2. b. Letters from course instructors; or

      3. c. Certificates of Completion or other formal certifications provided by:

         1. i. Hospitals;
         2. ii. Course instructors; or
         3. iii. Health organizations.
   2. 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. 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).

2. B. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3504(A)(9),

   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.

3. C. In order to renew a license, a licensee shall report compliance with the continuing education requirement.
4. D. A licensee shall maintain acceptable documentation for all CEUs for five years from the most recent date on the documentation,

5. E. Notwithstanding subsection (A), acceptable documentation other than a transcript must include the:

   1. 1. Licensee’s full name;
   2. 2. Title and date of the course or activity;
   3. 3. Number of CEUs earned; and
   4. 4. Instructor’s name and signature.
6. F. A licensee shall submit acceptable documentation showing evidence of compliance only if requested by the Board.
7. G. The Board shall accept CEUs pursuant to R4-45-209.

Historical Note

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, under Laws 2016, Ch. 49 § 10, effective June 1, 2017 (Supp. 17-1).