R156-31b-303. LPN, RN, and APRN License Renewal - Professional Downgrade - Continuing Education

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 31b, is established by rule in Section R156-1-308a.

  (2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308c.

  (3) Each applicant for renewal shall comply with the following continuing competency requirements:

  (a) An LPN or RN shall complete one of the following during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application for renewal:

  (i) licensed practice for not less than 400 hours;

  (ii) licensed practice for not less than 200 hours and completion of 15 contact hours of approved continuing education; or

  (iii) completion of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education hours.

  (b) An APRN shall comply with the following:

  (i)(A) be currently certified or recertified in the licensee's specialty area of practice; or

  (B) if licensed prior to July 1, 1992, complete 30 hours of approved continuing education and 400 hours of practice; and

  (ii) if authorized to prescribe controlled substances, comply with Section R156-37-402 and Section 58-37-6.5.

  (c) An MAC shall complete eight contact hours of approved continuing education related to medications or medication administration during the two-year period immediately preceding the application for renewal.

  (4) A licensee who wishes to downgrade the license in conjunction with a renewal or reinstatement application shall:

  (a) comply with the competency requirements of this Subsection (3)(a);

  (b) pay all required fees, including any applicable late fees;

  (c) submit a completed renewal or reinstatement form as applicable to the license desired; and

  (d) complete and sign a license surrender document as provided by the Division.

  (5) A licensee who obtained a license downgrade may apply for license upgrade by:

  (i) submitting the appropriate application for licensure complete with all supporting documents as required of an individual making an initial application for license demonstrating the applicant meets all current qualifications for licensure;

  (ii) meeting the continuing competency requirements of this Subsection (3); and

  (iii) paying the established license fee for a new applicant for licensure.