Utah Admin. Code 156-68-304

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R156-68-304 - Qualified Continuing Professional Education
(1) Under Subsection 58-68-304(1), the qualified continuing professional education requirements shall consist of at least 40 hours during each two-year licensure cycle as follows:
(a) a minimum of 34 hours shall be in category 1 offerings as established by the AOA or ACCME;
(b) up to six hours may come from the Division;
(c) up to 15% may come from providing volunteer health care services in accordance with Section 58-13-3, with one hour of continuing education credit for every four documented hours of volunteer services; and
(d) participation in a residency program approved by the AOA or the ACCME may meet the continuing education requirement in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of the two-year licensure cycle.
(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 that meet the criteria in this section.
(4) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with this section, for two years after the end of the renewal cycle for which the CME is due.

Utah Admin. Code R156-68-304

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-6, effective 2/21/2017
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-03, effective 1/12/2023