Section 313-13-VIII - Waivers, Extensions, First Renewal, Inactive StatusA.Waiver/extension. Upon receipt of a written request prior to license expiration, the Board may, in its discretion, grant an extension of time or other waiver to an individual licensed or certified by the Board who, because of prolonged illness or other extenuating circumstances, e.g., military deployment, has been unable to meet the educational requirements under this chapter.B.First renewal; general requirements. Licensees who renew for the first time must complete one half of the required continuing education credit hours as outlined in this chapter and have a current BLS certification.C.First renewal for dentists. Dentists who are renewing for the first time must complete one half of the required continuing education credit hours as outlined in this chapter and must have a current BLS certification. The content of the credit hours must include completion of 3 credit hours in opioid medication prescribing as a condition to prescribe opioid medication, and completion of 6 credit hours of sedation and/or anesthesia training as a condition to administer sedation under Chapter 14 of the Board's rules.D.Active to Inactive License Status. To place an active license on inactive status, the licensee must submit a written request to the Board attesting that services will not be rendered during the remainder of the license term. Licensees with an inactive status are required to renew their licenses but are not required to complete continuing education credit hours under this chapter.E.Inactive to Active License Status. To place an inactive license on active status, the licensee must submit a written request to the Board, documented evidence of completing continuing education credit hours as outlined below, and a current BLS certification card. For purposes of this section, the Board may require dentists to comply with the opioid prescription and the sedation techniques training required under this chapter.
(1) Licensees who hold an inactive license status for a period less than five years must complete one-half of the continuing education credit hours required for the license they hold under this chapter and present a current BLS certification, to return the license to active status.(2) Licensees who hold an inactive license status for a period exceeding five years must complete all of the continuing education credit hours required for the license they hold under this chapter and present a current BLS certification, to return the license to active status.02-313 C.M.R. ch. 13, § VIII