D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-3215

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-3215 - CONTINUING EDUCATION: RECORDKEEPING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS

3215.1

A licensee shall be responsible for documenting their completion of the required continuing education and shall bear the burden of providing satisfactory proof of completion and establishing that any program or activity for which credit is claimed complies with the standards set forth in §§ 3210.

3215.2

A licensee shall retain course documentation for six (6) years after completing a continuing education program or activity for which credit is claimed. Acceptable documentation shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) A certificate of successful completion from the sponsor which includes the following information:

(1) The name of the sponsor of the program;

(2) The name of the program and a description of the subject matter covered;

(3) The dates on which the licensee attended the program; and

(4) The hours of credit earned; and

(b) A copy of the course outline prepared by the course sponsor or provider;

(1) In the case of courses taken at an accredited university and college, proof of satisfactory completion of the course, including the name of the college or university, name of the course, date of completion, and the number of hours of earned, along with a copy of the course syllabus;

(2) In the case of licensees claiming credit for publication of a technical paper, article, or book, satisfactory proof of its publication; or

(3) Other comparable proof deemed satisfactory by the Board.

3215.3

The Board may, as it deems appropriate, conduct an audit of active licensees to determine compliance with the continuing education requirements.

3215.4

Upon notification by the Board that a licensee has been selected for an audit, the licensee shall submit proof of his or her compliance with the continuing education requirements in accordance with §§ 3210 within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice.

3215.5

A licensee who fails to provide proof of continuing education compliance during an audit may be subject to another audit in the subsequent licensure term.

3215.6

If the Board determines that the licensee has not met his or her continuing education requirement in accordance §§ 3210, the Board may either grant an additional period of time in which the deficiencies can be cured or impose disciplinary action in accordance with the Act.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-3215

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 8015 (7/12/2024)