- (a) A licensee may request a waiver of professional development hour deadlines.
(b) A waiver shall be granted provided the waiver petition meets the following criteria:
- (1) A petition requesting a waiver shall be filed at least 30 days before the expiration of the biennial continuing education period in question;
- (2) Showing of good cause that includes serious accident, illness, or other circumstances beyond the control of the licensee which actually prevents the licensee from satisfying the continuing education requirements;
- (3) Relevant supporting documentation from the licensee’s physician or medical professional shall be furnished to the board when necessary for a fair and informed determination by the board; and
- (4) A waiver petition shall include a specific timetable for completing specific courses, which will meet the petitioner’s continuing education unit deficiency.
Source. #6911, eff 12-15-98; ss by #8190, eff 10-19-04; ss by #10045, eff 1-1-12, EXPIRED: 1-1-22 New. #13859, eff 3-26-24