OAR 331-485-0010: Continuing Education: Required Documentation, Audit and Sanctions

(1) The Office will audit a percentage of licensees, as determined by the Office, to verify compliance with continuing education requirements of this rule. (2) Licensees notified of selection for audit of continuing education shall submit to the Office, within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the notification, satisfactory evidence of participation in required continuing education in accordance with OAR 331-485-0005. (3) If selected for audit, the registrant must provide to the Office documentation of the required continuing education; satisfactory evidence of participation includes: (a) For courses provided by an accredited college or university — a course syllabus and an official transcript from the accredited college or university; (b) For IBLCE -approved programs or courses — a certificate of completion; (c) For cultural competency approved by the Oregon Health Authority, under ORS 413.450 — documentation of completion. (d) For trauma-informed care programs or courses — a certificate of completion; (e) For Office pre-approved programs or courses — a certificate of completion that includes the Office pre-approval number, or other Office-approved documentation that includes the Office pre-approval number. (4) If documentation of continuing education is incomplete, the registrant has an additional 30 calendar days from the date of notice of incompleteness to submit further documentation to substantiate having completed the required continuing education. (5) 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 authorization.