Wyo. Code R. 043-0001-6
Dietetics Licensing Board
Chapter 6: Renewal
Effective Date: 04/21/2016 to 06/27/2019
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 043.0001.6.04212016
Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to establish the requirements and procedures for license renewal.
(i) Licenses issued in an even numbered year shall expire on June 30 of the next even numbered year. Thereafter, the renewal period shall be two (2) years.
(ii) Licenses issued in an odd numbered year shall expire on June 30 of the next odd numbered year. Thereafter, the renewal period shall be two (2) years.
(iii) Licensees that fail to timely renew shall forfeit the right to practice.
(iv) Failure to receive a notice for renewal from the Board does not excuse a licensee from the requirement for renewal under the Act and these rules.
(b) Renewal Procedure. Between April 1 and June 15 of the year the license expires, a licensee seeking renewal shall submit:
(i) A completed renewal application and payment of fees;
(ii) Verification of current registration with CDR; and
(iii) Evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of CPE that complies with Section 3.
(c) Late Renewal Procedure. Between June 16 and June 30 of the year the license expires, a licensee seeking late renewal shall submit:
(i) A completed late renewal application and payment of fees;
(ii) Verification of current registration with CDR; and
(iii) Evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of CPE that complies with Section 3.
(a) Renewal Period. CPE shall be obtained July 1 through June 15 of the renewal period.
(b) Calculation of CPE. CPE shall be calculated as follows:
(i) One (1) semester credit equals fifteen (15) CPE;
(ii) One (1) quarter credit equals ten (10) CPE; and (iii) One (1) continuing education hour equals one (1) CPE. (c) Content. CPE shall be directly related to the scope of practice defined in the Act. (i) The Board shall accept CDR approved activities. Other activities may be submitted to the Board for review. (ii) Licensees shall provide proof of attendance that contains the activity title, dates, CPE, sponsor, presenter, qualifications of the presenter, the name of the licensee, and shall be signed by the sponsor or the presenter. (d) Waiver. The Board may grant a waiver for continuing education requirements to licensees who have petitioned and demonstrated just cause based on extenuating circumstances.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek reinstatement if that license has expired within ninety (90) days. (b) Reinstatement Application Requirements. The applicant shall submit: (i) A completed reinstatement application and payment of fee; (ii) Verification of current registration with CDR; and (iii) Evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of CPE that complies with Section 3. (c) Lapsed License. A license not reinstated within the ninety (90) days after expiration shall lapse. If an applicant allows their license to lapse, the applicant shall apply for reissuance.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek reissuance if their license has been lapsed less than five (5) years. (b) Reissuance Application Requirements. The applicant shall submit: (i) A completed reissuance application and payment of fees; (ii) Verification of current registration with CDR; and (iii) Evidence of completion of fifteen (15) hours of CPE that complies with Section 3 for each year the license has expired.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek to return to practice if their license has been lapsed more than five (5) years.
(b) Return to Practice Application Requirements. The applicant shall submit:
(i) A completed return to practice application and payment of fees; (ii) Evidence of completion of CDR's Registration Examination passed within twelve (12) months; and (iii) Verification of current registration with CDR.
Section 7. Relicensure Following Discipline.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek relicensure of their license that has been revoked, surrendered, suspended, conditioned, or restricted.
(b) Relicensure Application Requirements. The applicant shall submit:
(i) A completed relicensure application and payment of fee; (ii) Verification of current registration with CDR; (iii) Evidence of complying with the requirements of a previous Board order; (iv) Evidence of applicant's ability to safely and competently practice; and (v) Evidence demonstrating just cause for relicensure.