Section 338.8135. Category 5: Unsupervised study.

(1) A maximum of 45 credit hours may be earned under category 5, with specific maximum credit hours as indicated in the subcategories described in subrule (2), (3), or (4) of this rule. Credit may be earned only for the year in which the activity occurred.

(2)    A maximum of 30 credit hours may be earned for completion of a media program if the licensee submits to the board information regarding the program and the board approves the program.

(3)    A maximum of 30 credit hours may be earned for a licensee’s independent reading of scientific journals approved by the board.

(4)   A maximum of 30 credit hours may be earned for a licensee’s preparation for a specialty board certification or recertification examination if the licensee submits to the board information regarding the preparation and the board approves the preparation.

(5)    A maximum of 30 credit hours may be earned for participation on a staff committee for quality care or utilization review in a hospital or institution if information regarding the standards of these committees of the hospital or institution has been submitted to the board and the board approved the standards.

History: 2014 AACS.