§ 1399.350. Continuing Education Required.

(a) Each respiratory care practitioner (RCP) is required to complete 15 hours of approved continuing education (CE) every 2 years. At least two-thirds of the required CE hours shall be directly related to clinical practice.

(b) To renew the license, each RCP shall report compliance with the CE requirement. Supporting documentation, showing evidence of compliance with each requirement under this Article, shall be submitted if requested by the board.

(c) CE supporting documentation shall be retained by the licensee for a period of four years.

HISTORY

1. New article 5 (sections 1399.350-1399.355) filed 5-8-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 19).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-23-89; operative 3-25-89 (Register 89, No. 9).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 10-22-92 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 43).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 11-30-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 48).

5. New subsection (c) filed 6-9-97; operative 7-9-97 (Register 97, No. 24).

6. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 4-22-2004; operative 5-22-2004 (Register 2004, No. 17).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3719 and 3722, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 3719, Business and Professions Code.