Oregon Health Authority
Health Licensing Office - Chapter 331
Division 830
CONTINUING EDUCATION
331-830-0020
Continuing Education: Required Documentation, Audit and Sanctions
(1) Obtaining and maintaining proof of participation in required continuing education is the responsibility of the authorization holder.
(2) Documentation supporting compliance with continuing education requirements must be maintained for four years following renewal and must be available to the Office upon request.
(3) The Office will audit a percentage of authorization holders to verify compliance with continuing education requirements.
(4) Authorization holders selected for audit of continuing education will be notified in writing. Those selected for audit will have 45 calendar days from the date of issuance of the notification to submit to the Office satisfactory documentation and evidence of participation and completion of required hours as describe in rule.
(5) Satisfactory evidence of participation and completion includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Proof of attendance (sign-in sheets, documentation from instructor).
(b) Certificate of completion showing number of CE hours.
(c) Name of sponsor, provider, organization, or instructor.
(d) Course agenda or syllabus.
(e) Course content description.
(f) Official transcript from an accredited college or university.
(g) Sponsor, provider, organization, or instructor statement (affidavit attesting to attendance, completion, certificate, diploma).
(6) Misrepresentation of continuing education or failure to meet continuing education requirements shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to, assessment of a civil penalty and suspension or revocation of the authorization.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 676.565, ORS 675.360-675.410 & 2019 House Bill 2472
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 676.565, ORS 675.360-675.410 & 2019 House Bill 2472
History:
HLO 10-2019, amend filed 08/30/2019, effective 12/01/2019
HLO 49-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018
HLO 4-2017, amend filed 12/04/2017, effective 01/01/2018
HLA 8-2014, f. 12-5-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
HLA 2-2008, f. 5-27-08, cert. ef. 6-1-08