| (a) The department will monitor a licensee's compliance
with continuing education requirements by the use of a random audit
system. Supporting documentation of participation in continuing education
activities need not be submitted unless an audit notice is received
informing the licensee that he or she has been selected for a document
audit.
(b) Continuing education supporting documentation includes:
(1) certificates of attendance or completion;
(2) transcripts of academic work or approved course
work; or
(3) any other documentation acceptable to the department.
(c) The audit process shall be as follows:
(1) The department shall select for audit a random
sample of license holders for each renewal month. License holders
will be notified of the continuing education audit when they receive
their renewal documentation.
(2) If selected for an audit, the licensee shall submit
copies of certificates, transcripts or other documentation satisfactory
to the department, verifying the licensee's attendance, participation
and completion of the continuing education. All documentation must
be provided at the time of renewal.
(3) Failure to timely furnish this information or providing
false information during the audit process or the renewal process
are grounds for disciplinary action against the license holder.
(4) A licensee who is selected for continuing education
audit may apply for renewal through the online renewal process. However,
the license will not be considered renewed until required continuing
education documents are approved by the department.
(5) Licenses will not be renewed until continuing education
requirements have been met.
(d) Licensees are responsible for maintaining continuing
education records for a period of five (5) years.
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