R156-68-304. Qualified Continuing Professional Education

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-68-304(1), the qualified continuing professional education requirements shall consist of 40 hours during each two-year licensure cycle as follows:

  (a) A minimum of 34 of the required hours shall be in category 1 offerings as established by the AOA or ACCME.

  (b) A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may come from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

  (c) Up to 15% of the required hours may come from providing volunteer health care services within the scope of the licensee's license at a qualified location, in accordance with Section 58-13-3 concerning charity health care. One hour of continuing education credit may be earned for every four documented hours of volunteer services.

  (d) Participation in a residency program approved by the AOA or the ACCME shall meet the continuing education requirement in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of the two-year period.

  (2) Continuing education under this section shall:

  (a) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice;

  (b) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training and experience to provide medical continuing education; and

  (c) have a method of verification of attendance and completion which may include a "CME Self Reporting Log".

  (3) Credit for continuing education shall be recognized in 50-minute hour blocks of time for education completed in formally established classroom courses, seminars, lectures, conferences or training sessions which meet the criteria listed in Subsection (2) above.

  (4) A licensee must be able to document completion of the continuing professional education upon the request of the Division. Such documentation shall be retained until the next renewal cycle.