491.0085  Continuing education; approval of providers, programs, and courses; proof of completion.--

(1)  Continuing education providers, programs, and courses shall be approved by the department or the board.

(2)  The department or the board has the authority to set a fee not to exceed $200 for each applicant who applies for or renews provider status. Such fees shall be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund.

(3)  Proof of completion of the required number of hours of continuing education shall be submitted to the department or the board in the manner and time specified by rule and on forms provided by the department or the board.

(4)  The department or the board shall adopt rules and guidelines to administer and enforce the provisions of this section.