R156-70a-304
R156-70a-304. Continuing Education
Cite as Utah Admin. Code R156-70a-304
(1) Under Subsection 58-70a-304(1)(b), the qualified CME requirements for a physician assistant are established in this section.
(2)(a) A physician assistant shall complete at least 40 CME hours during each two-year licensure cycle, that include:
(i) at least 34 CME hours in category 1 offerings as established by the ACCME;
(ii) under Subsection 58-70a-501.1(5), if the physician assistant specializes in mental health care, the CME required to maintain their CAQ in psychiatry; and
(iii) under Subsection 58-70a-303(4), if the physician assistant is a recommending medical provider, continuing education required under Section 26-61a-106.
(b) A licensee's documentation to the Division of current NCCPA certification shall fulfill the requirements of Subsections (2)(a)(i) or (ii).
(c) Under Section 58-13-3, a physician assistant may fulfill up to 15% of their CME requirement by providing volunteer services within the scope of their license at a qualified location. For every four documented hours of volunteer services, the licensee may earn one hour of CME credit.
(3) Approved providers for ACCME offerings include the following:
(a) approved programs sponsored by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA); or
(b) programs approved by other health-related continuing education approval organizations, if the education is:
(i) nationally recognized by a healthcare accredited agency; and
(ii) related to practice as a physician assistant.
(4) CME shall:
(a) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice;
(b) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training and experience to provide medical continuing education; and
(c) have a method of verification of attendance and completion.
(5) CME credit shall be recognized in accordance with ACCME accreditation).
(6) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with this section, for two years after close of the two-year licensure cycle.
(7) The Division may defer or waive CME requirements under Section 58-1-308d.