- (a) A licensee may request waiver of continuing education 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) Late filing shall be justified by a 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 OPLC 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 licensee’s continuing education units deficiency.
Source. #8710, eff 8-25-06; ss by #10087, eff 3-1-12; ss by #10544, eff 3-13-14; ss by #14086, eff 11-24-24