SECTION 435:70-5-4. Continuing education

(a)   Every two years individuals seeking to renew licensure/registration must show proof of current certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, or provide proof of 20 continuing education hours.

(b)   Any applicant for renewal who cannot meet the requirements for continuing education may make a written request for an extension from the Board. The request shall include a plan for completion of the continuing education requirements within the requested extension period. An extension for a period of up to one calendar year may be granted if circumstances make it impossible or extremely difficult for the applicant to obtain the required continuing education hours. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, extended illness, family emergency, etc.

(c)   Each applicant is responsible for maintaining evidence/proof/record of participation in a continuing education experience for a minimum of two years. Such proof shall include documented evidence as provided by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or evidence submitted by the applicant including:

(1)   date, place, course title, schedule, presenter(s), etc.,

(2)   number of contact hours for activity,

(3)   proof of completion, such as abstracts, certificates of attendance, or other certification of completion.

(d)   New licensees will be required to obtain continuing education hours on a pro rata basis based upon when the license was issued during the accounting period or provide proof of current NCTRC certification.

(e)   Penalties for failure to comply with continuing education requirements may be assessed after notice and hearing as required by law. Penalties may include imposition of additional continuing education hours, probation, suspension, or revocation of license or registration.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 278, eff 11-3-10 (emergency); Added at 28 Ok Reg 1754, eff 6-25-11]