Section 2676.

(a) A person renewing his or her license or approval shall submit proof satisfactory to the board that, during the preceding two years, he or she has completed the required number of continuing education hours established by regulation by the board, or such other proof of continuing competency as the board may establish by regulation. Required continuing education shall not exceed 30 hours every two years.

(b) The board shall adopt and administer regulations including, but not limited to, continuing education intended to ensure the continuing competency of persons licensed or approved pursuant to this chapter. The board may establish different requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The board may not require the completion of an additional postsecondary degree or successful completion of an examination as a condition of renewal, but may recognize these as demonstrative of continuing competency. This program shall include provisions requiring random audits of licensees and holders of approval in order to ensure compliance.

(c) The administration of this section may be funded through professional license fees, continuing education provider and course approval fees, or both. The fees shall not exceed the amounts necessary to cover the actual costs of administering this section.

(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 540, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)