Sec. 505.404. CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a) The board by rule shall:
(1) establish mandatory continuing education requirements for license holders under this chapter; and
(2) establish a minimum number of hours of continuing education required to renew a license or an order of recognition of specialty.
(b) In establishing continuing education requirements, the board shall:
(1) assess the continuing education needs of persons who hold licenses or orders of recognition of specialty;
(2) adopt procedures to assess the participation of a person who holds a license or order of recognition of specialty in continuing education programs; and
(3) identify the key factors for the competent performance of professional duties by a person who holds a license or order of recognition of specialty.
(c) The board by rule shall develop a process to evaluate and approve continuing education courses. The board may require persons who hold licenses or orders of recognition of specialty to attend continuing education courses specified by the board.
(d) For the purpose of establishing and maintaining continuing education programs, the board or department may take any action necessary to qualify for, accept, and receive funds and grants from any source, including the United States, this state, or a private foundation.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 892, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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