Section 39.65. Reporting continuing education clock hours

(a) Licensees shall provide a copy of the required documentation supporting the completion of the required hours when requested to do so by the Board.

(b) Acceptable documentation consists of:

(1) A continuing education certificate or sponsor-generated printout.

(2) A certified transcript of courses taken for credit in an accredited university or college. For noncredit courses taken, a statement of hours of attendance, signed by the instructor.

(3) Evidence of publication for published articles, books or continuing education programs.

(4) Evidence obtained from the provider of having been an instructor, including an agenda and time schedule.

(c) A licensee is responsible for documenting the continuing education requirements. Required documentation shall be maintained for 4 years after the completion of the program.

(d) Failure to comply with this section shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action under section 9(d) of the act (63 P. S. § 1109(d)).

The provisions of this § 39.65 adopted March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1362.

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The provisions of this § 39.65 issued under section 9(b) of the Nursing Home Administrators License Act (63 P. S. § 1109(b)).