CHAPTER 20:64:04
CONTINUING COMPETENCY
Section
20:64:04:01 Continuing competency requirements.
20:64:04:02 Activities for continuing competency requirements.
20:64:04:03 Reporting continuing education.
20:64:04:04 Waiver of continuing competency requirements.
20:64:04:01. Continuing competency requirements. To qualify for renewal of a license upon its expiration as prescribed in SDCL 36-31-11, an applicant for renewal must complete 12 continuing competency points in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in occupational therapy and practice.
Source: 14 SDR 72, effective November 23, 1987.
General Authority:SDCL 36-31-13.
Law Implemented:SDCL 36-31-11.
20:64:04:02. Activities for continuing competency requirements. The following activities qualify for credit toward completion of continuing competency points:
(1) Attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, or in-service education programs relating to the practice of occupational therapy. A certificate of completion is evidence of attendance. One point shall be credited for each hour of attendance;
(2) Presentation to health or education professionals of a workshop, seminar, or in-service education program. The presentation must relate to the practice of occupational therapy and must be at least two hours in length. A program outline is evidence of participation. One point should be credited for each hour of presentation. A maximum of six points may be credited for this activity;
(3) Publication in professional journals or other nationally recognized publications or books or chapters in books. The publisher's manuscript acknowledgment is evidence of publication. Six points shall be credited for each publication; and
(4) Completion of an undergraduate or graduate course at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the council on postsecondary education and the United States department of education in 50 Fed Register 40213 to 40217, inclusive (October 2, 1985), 50 Fed Register 41933 (October 16, 1985), and 51 Fed Register 44940 (December 15, 1986). The course must be related to the applicant's professional skills and knowledge of the practice of occupational therapy. A transcript from the college or university is evidence of completion of the course. Six points shall be credited for each course completed.
Source: 14 SDR 72, effective November 23, 1987.
General Authority:SDCL 36-31-13.
Law Implemented:SDCL 36-31-11.
20:64:04:03. Reporting continuing education. To demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements, each occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant shall sign a statement to confirm completion of the required CEU hours each year at renewal time, and shall present proof of completion if requested by the board. Any occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who maintains current certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) shall meet the continuing education requirements of this chapter.
Source: 14 SDR 72, effective November 23, 1987; 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007; 42 SDR 146, effective May 5, 2016.
General Authority: SDCL 36-31-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-31-11.
20:64:04:04. Waiver of continuing competency requirements. The board may excuse an applicant from the annual continuing competency requirements if the applicant submits an affidavit to the board that the applicant was prevented from completing the requirements because of illness or undue hardship.
Source: 14 SDR 72, effective November 23, 1987.
General Authority:SDCL 36-31-13.
Law Implemented:SDCL 36-31-11.
