La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXXX-731

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXXX-731 - Lapsed Credential/Certification; Reinstatement; Surrender

A. A credential or certification is considered lapsed on the ninety-first day following the expiration date. Lapsed credentials or certificates shall be surrendered to the ADRA upon demand. A lapsed practice credential (e.g., LAC, CAC, RAC, LCSW, MD) terminates immediately the current and valid status of any specialty certification (e.g., CCS, CCGC) unless and until reinstatement of the practice credential is granted by the ADRA, or appropriate regulatory body.

B. A lapsed practice credential issued by a regulatory body other than the ADRA, shall be governed by the law pertinent to that credential and the rules for reinstatement promulgated by that body. A lapsed practice credential or certification issued by the ADRA, may be reinstated within one year of the expiration date, provided:

1. a satisfactory application for renewal is submitted within a year of the date of the expiration, together with an explanation of the lapse and a written request for reinstatement;

2. for the LAC, CAC, RAC, and CPS, the individual must document and verify having successfully completed the 48 clock hours of education which would have been required for timely renewal, together with an additional 12 hours of education if the application is received within six months of the expiration date or an additional 24 hours of education is the application is received more than six months after the expiration date;

3. for the CCGC, CCS and RP the individual must document and verify having successfully completed the clock hours of education which would have been required for timely renewal together with additional clock hours of education in the appropriate specific; area(s) as follows:

a. CCGC-8 hours;

b. CCS-4 hours;

c. RP-3 hours;

4. there is no lapsed CIT or PSIT status or reinstatement period;

5. if reinstatement is granted, new issue and expiration dates are set by the ADRA and the individual's file is annotated to show the lapsed period.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXXX-731

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Addictive Disorders, Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority, LR 31:655 (March 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3388.4.