R156-40-304. Continuing Education

  In accordance with Section 58-40-304, qualified continuing education requirements are established as follows:

  (1) All MTRS, TRS, and TRT licensees shall complete 20 hours of qualified continuing education including two hours of suicide prevention training, that meets the requirements of this section.

  (2) Qualified continuing education hours for licensees who have not been licensed for the entire two-year period shall be prorated from the date of licensure.

  (3) 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 recreational therapy continuing education; and

  (c) have a method of verification of attendance and completion.

  (4) The suicide prevention training shall include one or more of the following subject areas:

  (a) suicide concepts and facts;

  (b) suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, and first aid;

  (c) evidence-based intervention for suicide risk;

  (d) continuity of care and follow-up services for suicide risk; or

  (e) therapeutic alliances for intervention in suicide risk.

  (5) Credit for continuing education shall be recognized in accordance with the following:

  (a) unlimited hours for continuing education completed in blocks of time of not less than 50 minutes in formally established classroom courses, seminars, lectures, conferences, or training sessions which meet the criteria listed in Subsection (3) above, and which are approved by, conducted by, or under the sponsorship of:

  (i) the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing;

  (ii) recognized universities and colleges; or

  (iii) professional associations, societies and organizations representing a licensed profession whose program objectives relate to the practice of recreational therapy;

  (b) a maximum of ten hours per two-year period may be recognized for teaching continuing education courses relevant to recreational therapy;

  (c) a maximum of 12 hours per two-year period may be recognized for continuing education courses completed via the internet or webinar which provide a certificate of completion;

  (d) a maximum of four hours per two-year period may be recognized for CPR and first aid certification through a live course, not online; and

  (e) a maximum of six hours per two-year period may be recognized for publications in an article, journal, newsletter, or other professional publication.

  (6) A licensee subject to circumstances that prevent the licensee from meeting one or more of these continuing education requirements may request a waiver or extension of time for a period of up to three years, in accordance with the provisions of Section R156-1-308d.

  (7) A licensee shall maintain competent records of completed qualified continuing education for a period of six years, and if requested by the Division, shall demonstrate that the licensee meets the requirements of this section.