Subdivision 1. Requirement. Each licensee shall obtain the number of continuing education hours required by the certifying board to maintain certification status pursuant to the specific license category.
Subd. 2. Proof of attendance. A licensee must submit to the board proof of attendance at approved continuing education programs during the license renewal period in which it was attended in the form of a certificate, statement of continuing education credits from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics or the Board of Certification/Accreditation, descriptive receipt, or affidavit. The board may conduct random audits.
Subd. 3. Extension of continuing education requirements. For good cause, a licensee may apply to the board for a six-month extension of the deadline for obtaining the required number of continuing education credits. No more than two consecutive extensions may be granted. For purposes of this subdivision, "good cause" includes unforeseen hardships such as illness, family emergency, or military call-up.
2016 c 189 art 21 s 16
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 153B — Orthotics, Prosthetics, And Pedorthics
Section 153B.10 — Short Title.
Section 153B.15 — Definitions.
Section 153B.25 — Orthotics, Prosthetics, And Pedorthics Advisory Council.
Section 153B.35 — Employment By An Accredited Facility; Scope Of Practice.
Section 153B.40 — Continuing Education.
Section 153B.45 — License Renewal.
Section 153B.50 — Name And Address Change.
Section 153B.55 — Inactive Status.
Section 153B.60 — License Lapse Due To Military Service.
Section 153B.65 — Endorsement.
Section 153B.70 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.
Section 153B.75 — Investigation; Notice And Hearings.