Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Chapter 13 - Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers
Section 201 KAR 13:055 - Continuing education requirements
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 326.020, 326.035, 326.080
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 326.020(3)(a) authorizes the board to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of KRS Chapter 326, including the adoption of a program of continuing education for all licensees. KRS 326.020(3)(b) requires licensees of the board to complete continuing education as a condition of license renewal. This administrative regulation establishes a continuing education program for ophthalmic dispenser licensees and apprentice ophthalmic dispenser licensees and the basic requirements, methods of accreditation, and manner of reporting.
Section 1. "Continuing education hour" means fifty (50) minutes of participating in continuing education experiences in person before a live presenter. One (1) semester credit hour is equivalent to six (6) continuing education hours.
Section 2. Continuing education hours in excess of the number required at the time of renewal of license shall not be applied to future requirements.
Section 3.
Section 4. Continuing education hours applicable to renewal of licensure shall be directly related to the professional growth and development of ophthalmic dispensers. They may be earned by completing any of the following educational activities:
Section 5. Sponsors and licensees requesting approval of continuing education for ophthalmic dispensers shall submit any relevant information reasonably requested by the board.
Section 6. Submission of fraudulent statements or certificates concerning continuing education shall subject the licensee to revocation or suspension of his or her license as provided in KRS Chapter 326.
Section 7. Each licensee shall submit, with the annual renewal application, on forms provided by the board, a list of accredited continuing education hours completed by the licensee during the previous license year.
Section 8.
Section 9. Upon proper application to the board, a licensee may be granted a deferral from continuing education requirements on a year-to-year basis at the discretion of the board for reasons of illness, incapacity, or other similar extenuating circumstances.
Section 10. Each licensee shall keep the board informed of his or her correct address and place of employment. The board shall be informed in writing of any changes to the licensee's address or place of employment.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 326.020(3)