A person may be exempt from participating in the continuing education program required by these Rules for one of the following reasons:

1. (1) A first-time Licensee, issued a license by examination or reciprocity, shall be exempt for their first renewal period if the first renewal period is less than two years from the original date of licensure.
2. (2) A person whose status is emeritus, per OAC 55:10-9-7, and is not actively practicing their profession shall be exempt from obtaining the continuing education required for renewals.
3. (3) A person called to active military duty in the armed forces of the United States shall be exempt from obtaining the continuing education required for the duration of the temporary deployment and all penalties, if applicable and shall comply with OAC 55:10-3-13.
4. (4) A person experiencing physical disability, illness or other extenuating circumstances may request exemption from the continuing education requirements prior to the renewal of the license. The individual shall provide supporting documentation for the Board's review. Such hardship cases will be considered by the Board on an individual basis.

Added at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99

Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2555, eff 7-15-02

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07

Amended at 33 Ok Reg 574, eff 8-25-16

Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1006, eff 9-11-20

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 817, eff 9-15-22

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 21, effective 8-1-25