Section R156-54-304 - Professional Education(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-54-305(2), each licensee shall be required to complete a program of professional education during each two year license renewal cycle.(2) The required number of hours of professional education for an individual who first becomes licensed during the two year period shall be decreased in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of that two year period preceding the date on which that individual first becomes licensed.(3) Qualified professional education under this section shall: (a) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice;(b) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training and experience; and(c) have a method of verification of attendance.(4) Unlimited hours of professional education shall be recognized for professional education completed in blocks of time not less than 50 minutes in formally established classroom courses, seminars, lectures, labs, training sessions or conferences which are approved by or conducted under the sponsorship of:(a) an accredited institution of higher education;(b) American Society of Radiologic Technologists or other similar professional organizations;(c) an acute care hospital or medical treatment facility; or(d) a professional association representing one of the licensed professions regularly engaged in radiologic procedures.(5) Each licensee shall be responsible for keeping documentation of his professional education hours for a period of four years after close of the two year period to which the records pertain.(6) A licensee who has a serious health condition or has left the United States for an extended period of time which prevent the licensee from meeting the professional education requirements established under this section may be excused from the requirement for that period of time. However, it is the responsibility of the licensee to document the reasons and justify why the requirement could not be met.Utah Admin. Code R156-54-304