Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 165 - Podiatry Board
Chapter 6900 - PODIATRIST LICENSURE
Part 6900.0300 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. [Repealed, 45 SR 39]
Subp. 1a. [Repealed, ]
Subp. 2. Obtaining continuing education hours.
Continuing education hours shall be obtained through attendance at educational programs approved by the board or the Council on Podiatric Medical Education under subpart 3
Subp. 3. Requirements of program approval.
Each continuing education program used to meet the license renewal requirements must be approved by the board or the Council of Podiatric Medical Education before the program is accepted, based on the following criteria:
Subp. 3a. Procedure for programs approved by board.
Either the sponsor of a continuing education program or a licensee may submit the program for approval by the board.
The following information about the program is required:
The board shall approve each continuing education program for a specific number of clock hours of continuing education. One clock hour is 60 minutes. Lunch breaks, rest periods, greetings, and other noneducational time will not be included.
Subp. 3b. [Repealed, ]
Subp. 4. Proof of attendance.
Proof of attendance at continuing education programs meeting the requirement of this part shall be submitted to the board within the renewal period in which it was attended in the form of a certificate, descriptive receipt, or affidavit.
Subp. 5. [Repealed, 15 SR 2629]
Subp. 6. Extension of continuing education requirements.
For good cause, a licensee may apply to the board for a six-month extension of the deadline for obtaining the required number of continuing education credits. No more than two consecutive extensions may be granted. For purposes of this subpart, good cause includes unforeseen hardships such as illness, family emergency, and military call-up.
Statutory Authority: MS s 153.02; 153.16; 214.06; 214.12