Md. Code Regs. 10.40.02.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.40.02.05 - Substantiation of Credits

A. It is the responsibility of each podiatrist to keep accurate records of attendance at approved continuing education programs and to substantiate those records for the current licensing period upon request. Each podiatrist shall maintain records of attendance for a 5-year period.

B. The Board may at any time request that within 10 working days a podiatrist substantiate the credits earned by providing satisfactory proof of completion of approved continuing education programs.

C. The licensee shall show satisfactory proof of completion of approved continuing education programs.

D. The Board shall disallow the requested credits in question, if the licensee is unable to substantiate the required credit hours. The Board may not renew a license if the required continuing education criteria are not met as specified in §§B-C of this regulation. Violation of this regulation may result in revocation or suspension of license or the imposition of other appropriate sanctions.

E. Willful submission of fraudulent information to the Board constitutes a violation of these regulations and may result in revocation or suspension of license or the imposition of other appropriate sanctions.

F. The Board may verify any information received regarding content, certification, and completion of a continuing education program.

Md. Code Regs. 10.40.02.05

Regulation .05 amended effective October 24, 1994 (21:21 Md. R. 1814); March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 478)
Regulation .05A amended effective October 15, 1990 (17:20 Md. R. 2428)
Regulation .05B amended effective August 3, 1977 (4:16 Md. R. 1213); October 15, 1990 (17:20 Md. R. 2428)
Regulation .05C amended effective October 15, 1990 (17:20 Md. R. 2428)