Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Counseling
Petition 17
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Reduction in CE hours for active, semi-retired |
| Date Filed | 3/9/2005 |
| Petitioner | Mary Clark and Claire Bellingham |
| Petitioner's Request | To revise the continuing education regulations to reduce the number of hours required for licensed professional counselors who are "retired-active" practitioners. |
| Agency's Plan | At its meeting on Friday, June 3, 2005, the Board will consider whether to recommend amendments to the requirements for continuing education. |
| Comment Period | Began 4/4/2005 Ended 5/4/2005 0 comments |
| Agency Decision | Take no action |
| Response Date | 12/1/2006 |
| Agency Decision Summary | The Board believes that continuing education is necessary for a licensed professionals who continue to provide client care, even if the number of clients and number of hours are reduced. If a practitioner intends to continue in active practice, evidence of continuing competency should be the same. |