1. (a) Each licensed embalmer, crematory operator, or funeral director and each organization seeking continuing education credit for prior attendance or participation in a program or activity that has not already been approved shall submit, on forms provided by the board, the following information to the board:

   1. (1) The dates;
   2. (2) the subject matter;
   3. (3) the names of the instructors and their qualifications, if applicable;
   4. (4) a description of the program or activity; and

   5. (5) the number of credit hours requested.

      A complete written outline describing the subject matter or activity and the time of the program shall accompany all requests. Within 90 days after receipt of the application, the licensee seeking credit shall be advised by the board, in writing and by mail, whether the activity is approved and the number of credit hours allowed. Any licensee may be denied credit if the licensee fails to comply with the requirements of this subsection.

2. (b) Any continuing education program already approved by the board may be monitored or reviewed by the board. Upon evidence of variation in the program presented from the program approved, all or any part of the program may be disapproved.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-1702, K.S.A. 65-1716, and K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 65-1772; effective May 1, 1988; amended June 26, 1989; amended April 3, 1995; amended Jan. 12, 2001; amended Sept. 16, 2011.)