Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-4.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 645-4.9 - Continuing education exemption for disability or illness

A licensee who has had a physical or mental disability or illness during the license period may apply for an exemption providing an extension of time or exemption from some or all of the continuing education requirements. An applicant shall submit a completed application form approved by the board for an exemption. If the application is from a licensee who is the primary caregiver for a relative who is ill or disabled and needs care from that primary caregiver, the physician shall verify the licensee's status as the primary caregiver. A licensee who applies for an exemption shall be notified of the decision regarding the application.

(1) The board may grant an extension of time to fulfill the continuing education requirement.

(2) The board may grant an exemption from the continuing education requirement for any period of time not to exceed two calendar years. If the physical or mental disability or illness for which an extension or exemption was granted continues beyond the period initially approved by the board, the licensee must reapply for a continuance of the extension or exemption.

(3) The board may, as a condition of any extension or exemption granted, require the licensee to make up a portion of the continuing education requirement in the manner determined by the board.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-4.9

Amended by IAB July 14, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 1, effective 8/18/2021

Amended by IAB June 26, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 27, effective 7/31/2024