Section R4-49-208. Continuing Education

A.      As a prerequisite to renewal, a licensee shall complete at least 15 CEUs in the area of athletic training since the issuance of the previous license.

B.       A licensee shall:

1.        Maintain continuing education records that:

a.        Verify the continuing education activities the licensee completed during the preceding two years, and

b.        Consists of each statement of credit or certificate issued by an approved provider at the conclusion of a continuing education activity;

2.        At the time of licensure renewal, attest to the number of CEUs the licensee completed during the renewal on the renewal form; and

3.        When requested by the Board office, submit proof of con- tinuing education participation within 20 days of the request.

C.      Licensees may provide proof of continued BOC certification to meet the CEU requirements of this Section.

D.      All licensees shall complete a course approved by the Board on the athletic training statutes and this Chapter within one year of obtaining an original license or license renewal. This course need only be taken one time.

E.       In addition to the CEU requirements above, all licensees shall maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a provider that is approved by the Board.

F.       Upon written request to the Board 30 days prior to the license renewal date, the Board may waive a licensee’s continuing education requirement in the case of extreme hardship includ- ing, but not limited to, mental or physical illness, disability, absence from the United States, service in the United States Armed Forces or other extraordinary circumstances as deter- mined by the Board.

G.      The Board may audit a licensee’s continuing education records and suspend or revoke, according to A.R.S. §§ 32-4155 and 32-4156, the license of a licensee who fails to comply with continuing education completion, recording, or reporting requirements of this Section.

H.      A licensee who is aggrieved by a decision of the Board con- cerning continuing education units may request an administra- tive hearing before the Board.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 361, effective April 6, 2013 (Supp. 13-1).