1. (1) The Office will audit a percentage of licenses to verify compliance with continuing education requirements.

2. (2) If selected for audit, the licensee must provide documentation of the continuing education obtained. The documentation must include:

   1. (a) For courses provided by an accredited college or university – An official transcript from the accredited college or university, or professional credentialing institution;
   2. (b) For IHS-approved programs or courses – A certificate of completion that includes the IHS approval number; or
   3. (c) For Office pre-approved programs or courses – A certificate of completion or other agency approved documentation that includes the agency pre-approval number.
3. (3) If continuing education documentation is incomplete, the licensee has 30 calendar days from the date of notice to submit further documentation to substantiate having completed the required continuing education.
4. (4) Failure to meet continuing education requirements shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action, which may include, but is not limited to, assessment of a civil penalty and suspension or revocation of the license.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 694.015-694.170 & ORS 694.991

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 694.015-694.170 & ORS 694.991

History

HLO 76-2018, adopt filed 06/15/2018, effective 07/01/2018