D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-7205

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-7205 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

7205.1

This section does not apply to applicants for an initial registration or applicants seeking a renewal of their registration for the first time after the initial registration. This section applies to applicants for a renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration for the term expiring February 28, 2018 and for all subsequent terms.

7205.2

A continuing education contact hour shall be valid only if it is part of a program or activity that the Board approves in accordance with § 7206 and § 7207.

7205.3

An applicant for registration renewal shall complete a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours of approved continuing education in accordance with § 7206 and § 7207 during the two (2) year period preceding the date the registration expires. The required continuing education shall also include two (2) hours of LGBTQ continuing education.

7205.4

The Board may require proof of completion of the required continuing education. Such proof shall include the following information:

(a) The name and address of the sponsor of the program;

(b) The name of the program, its location, a description of the subject matter covered, and the names of the instructors;

(c) The date and time of attendance;

(d) The number of contact hours claimed;

(e) Verification by the sponsor of the person's completion, by signature or stamp of the sponsor; and

(f) The name of the person completing the program.

7205.5

If the registration of a recreational therapist expires while serving in the military whenever the United States is engaged in active military operations against any foreign power or hostile force, and if the required continuing education hours were not earned during the earning period, the recreational therapist shall be required to complete the required continuing education hours needed no later than six (6) months after discharge from active service, return to inactive military status, or return to the United States from an active war zone.

7205.6

The continuing education contact hours completed to satisfy the requirement of § 7205.5 shall not be counted toward meeting the continuing education requirement for the next or subsequent registration term.

7205.7

The credits received for each approved continuing education program shall be applied in full toward meeting the continuing education requirements for each registration term. The proration of continuing education credits over more than one (1) registration term shall not be allowed.

7205.8

A recreational therapist who is licensed, registered, or certified to practice in a jurisdiction other than the District shall meet the requirements of this section in order to be eligible for registration renewal in the District.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-7205

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 8250 (8/18/2017)