153B.40 CONTINUING EDUCATION.
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153B.40 CONTINUING EDUCATION.
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Subdivision 1. Requirement.
Each licensee shall obtain the number of continuing education hours required by the certifying board to maintain certification status pursuant to the specific license category.
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Subd. 2. Proof of attendance.
A licensee must submit to the board proof of attendance at approved continuing education programs during the license renewal period in which it was attended in the form of a certificate, statement of continuing education credits from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics or the Board of Certification/Accreditation, descriptive receipt, or affidavit. The board may conduct random audits.
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Subd. 3. 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 subdivision, "good cause" includes unforeseen hardships such as illness, family emergency, or military call-up.