§ 11.68. Retention of continuing education records.

 (a)  Responsibility for documenting the continuing education requirements rests with the applicant, and evidence to support fulfillment of those requirements shall be maintained for 5 years after the completion of educational courses. Documentation consists of:

   (1)  Certificate of completion from the program sponsor.

   (2)  Course material and attendance verification if no certificate of completion is available.

   (3)  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.

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

   (5)  Evidence obtained from the sponsor or university or college of having been an instructor or discussion leader at a program or course.

 (b)  If there is a dispute concerning whether credit should be granted for a continuing education program, or upon audit, the applicant shall provide a copy of the documentation required in subsection (a). The dispute will be resolved against the applicant if the applicant fails to produce evidence sufficient to document the claim and may result in disciplinary or corrective action being taken by the Board.

   The provisions of this §  11.68 amended under section 8.2 of the C.P.A. Law (63 P. S. §  9.8b).

   The provisions of this §  11.68 adopted September 21, 1979, effective September 22, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 3238; amended December 30, 1994, effective December 31, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 6559. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (154093) to (154094).

   This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §  11.61 (relating to scope).