(1) Under Subsection 58-67-304(1), the qualified continuing professional education requirements shall consist of at least 40 hours during each two-year licensure cycle, as follows:
- (a) a minimum of 34 hours shall be in category 1 offerings as established by the ACCME;
- (b) up to six hours may come from the Division;
- (c) up to 15% may come from providing volunteer health care services in accordance with Section 58-13-3, with one hour of continuing education credit for every four documented hours of volunteer services; and
- (d) participation in a residency program approved by the AOA or the ACCME shall meet the continuing education requirement in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of the two-year licensure cycle.
(2) Continuing education under this section shall:
- (a) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice;
- (b) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training and experience to provide medical continuing education; and
- (c) have a method of verification of attendance and completion which may include a CME Self Reporting Log.
- (3) Credit for continuing education shall be recognized in 50-minute hour blocks of time for education completed in formally established classroom courses, seminars, lectures, conferences, or training sessions that meet the criteria in this section.
- (4) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with this section, for two years after the end of the licensure cycle for which the CME is due.
KEY: physicians, licensing
Date of Last Change: December 24, 2024
Notice of Continuation: January 7, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-67-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)