Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.03.01.350 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

All licensees must comply with the following continuing education requirements: (3-28-23)

01. Requirement. Applicants for renewal are required to complete a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of continuing education within the preceding twelve (12) months, as approved by the Board. (3-28-23)

a. Continuing education credit will only be given for actual time in attendance or for the time spent participating in the educational activity. (3-28-23)

b. The educational setting may include a classroom, conference/seminar, on-line, or a virtual classroom. (3-28-23)

c. If the licensee completes two (2) or more courses having substantially the same content during any one (1) renewal period, the licensee only will receive continuing education credit for one (1) of the courses. (3-28-23)

02. Documentation. Each licensee maintains documentation verifying continuing education attendance and curriculum for a period of five (5) years from the date of completion. This documentation will be subject to audit by the Board. (3-28-23)

a. Documented evidence of meeting the continuing education requirement will be in the form of a certificate or letter from the sponsoring entity that includes verification of attendance by the licensee, the title of the activity, the subject material covered, the dates and number of hours credited, and the presenter's full name and professional credentials. (3-28-23)

b. A licensee must submit the verification documentation to the Board if requested by the Board. In the event a licensee fails to provide the Board with acceptable documentation of the hours attested to on the renewal application, the licensee may be subject to disciplinary action. (3-28-23)

03. Waiver. The Board may waive the requirements of this rule for reasons of individual hardship including health or other good cause. The licensee should request the waiver in advance of renewal and must provide any information requested by the Board to assist in substantiating hardship cases. This waiver is granted at the sole discretion of the Board. (3-28-23)

04. Carryover of Continuing Education Hours. Continuing education hours not claimed in the current renewal year may be claimed in the next renewal year. Hours may be carried forward from the immediately preceding year, and may not be carried forward more than one renewal year. (3-28-23)

05. Exemption. A licensee is exempt from the continuing education requirements under this section for the period between the initial issuance or the original license and the first expiration date of that license. (3-28-23)

06. Continuing Education Activities. The following educational activities qualify for continuing education: (3-28-23)

a. Post-graduate education courses, germane to chiropractic practice as approved by the Board. (3-28-23)

b. Attendance at Board meetings. (3-28-23)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.03.01.350