DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY - GENERAL RULES
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 16145, 16148, 16174, 16201, 16204, 16215, 16287, 17531, 17533, and 17548 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16174, 333.16201, 333.16204, 333.16215, 333.16287, 333.17531, 333.17533, and 333.17548, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.114, R 338.115, R 338.119, R 338.120, R 338.121, R 338.123, R 338.125, R 338.127, R 338.129, R 338.133, R 338.141, and R 338.143 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 338.114 Telehealth.
Rule 14. (1) A licensee shall obtain
Consent consent for treatment must be obtained before
providing a telehealth service under section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.
(2) A licensee shall maintain Proof
proof of consent for telehealth treatment must be maintained
in the patient’s up-to-date medical record and retained in compliance with
satisfy section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.
(3) A physician licensee providing
a telehealth service may prescribe a drug if the physician licensee is
a prescriber acting within the scope of his or her the licensee’s practice
and in compliance with section 16285 of the code, MCL 333.16285, and if he
or she the licensee does both of the following:
(a) If medically necessary, refers
Refers the patient to a provider that is geographically accessible to
the patient. patient, if medically necessary.
(b) Makes himself or herself available to provide follow-up care services to the patient, or to refer the patient to another provider, for follow-up care.
(4) A physician licensee providing
any telehealth service shall do both of the following:
(a) Act within the scope of his or her practice.
(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person health care service.
R 338.115 Code of ethics.
Rule 15. (1) The standards of the
American Osteopathic Association, 142 E. Ontario St., Street, Chicago,
IL 60611-2864 set forth in the “Code of Ethics,” dated July 24, 2016, which
are available at no cost on the association’s website at https://osteopathic.org,
are approved and adopted by reference. in these rules.
The code of ethics may be obtained at no cost from the association’s website
at: https://osteopathic.org/about/leadership/aoa-governance-documents/code-of-ethics/.
(2) A licensee shall not violate the code of ethics.
(3) Copies of the adopted standards referenced in subrule (1) of this rule are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
R 338.119 Delegation of prescribing controlled substances to an advanced practice
registered nurse; limitation.
Rule 19. (1) A physician may delegate
the prescription of controlled substances listed in schedules 2 to 5 of part 72
of the code, MCL 333.7201 to MCL 333.7231, to a registered nurse who holds
specialty certification under section 17210 of the code, MCL 333.17210, with
the exception of except for a nurse anesthetist, if the delegating
physician establishes a written authorization that contains has all
of the following information:
(a) The name, license number, and signature of the delegating physician.
(b) The name, license number, and signature of the nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist.
(c) The limitations or exceptions to the delegation.
(d) The effective date of the delegation.
(2) The delegating physician shall
review and update a written authorization on an annual basis from after
the original date or the date of amendment, if amended. The delegating
physician shall note the review date on the written authorization.
(3) The delegating physician shall maintain a written authorization at the delegating physician’s primary place of practice.
(4) The delegating physician shall provide a copy of the signed, written authorization to the nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist.
(5) The delegating physician shall
ensure that an amendment to the written authorization is in compliance with
satisfies subrules (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this rule.
(6) A delegating physician may authorize
a nurse practitioner, a nurse midwife, or a clinical nurse specialist to issue a
multiple prescriptions allowing the patient to receive a total of up to a
90-day supply of a schedule 2 controlled substance.
(7) A delegating physician shall not delegate the prescription of a drug or device individually, in combination, or in succession, for a woman known to be pregnant with the intention of causing either a miscarriage or fetal death.
R 338.120 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.
Rule 20. (1) Under section 16148 of the
code, MCL 333.16148, a licensed physician or an individual seeking licensure
applicant or that is licensed shall complete training in identifying
victims of human trafficking that satisfies the following standards:
(a) Training content must cover all of
the following:
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors.
(iv) Using Identifying resources
for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:
(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state recognized health-related organization.
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.
(iii) Training obtained in an
educational program that has been approved under these rules by the
board for initial licensure, or by a college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to
the identification of victims of human trafficking that satisfies the
requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer
review peer-reviewed journal, health care journal, or professional
or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:
(i) Teleconference or webinar.
(ii) Online presentation.
(iii) Live presentation.
(iv) Printed or electronic media.
(2) The department may select and audit
a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of
training. If audited by the department, an the individual shall
provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the
following:
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.
(b) A self-certification statement by an
the individual. The certification statement must include the
individual’s name and either of the following:
(i) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name, and name of training.
(ii) For training completed under
subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of the article, author,
publication name of peer review the peer-review journal, health
care journal, or professional or scientific journal, and the date,
volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.
(3) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL
333.16148, the requirements specified in subrule (1) of this rule apply for
license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licensure
licenses beginning December 20, 2021.
PART 2. LICENSES
R 338.121 Accreditation standards for approval of osteopathic medical schools,
postgraduate training programs, and institutions; adoption by reference.
Rule 21. (1) The board approves and
adopts by reference the standards for accrediting osteopathic medical
schools developed and adopted by the American Osteopathic Association
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, 142 E. Ontario St., Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2864, as set forth in the publication
entitled “Accreditation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: COM Accreditation
Standards,” and Procedures” effective August 29, 2016, July
1, 2019, which is are available at no cost on the
association’s website at: www.osteopathic.org. at https://osteopathic.org,
are approved and adopted by reference. The board considers any Any
osteopathic school of medicine accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic
College Accreditation is approved. by the board.
(2) The board approves and adopts by reference
the standards of the American Osteopathic Association Council on
Postdoctoral Training, 142 E. Ontario St., Street, Chicago,
Illinois 60611-2864, as set forth in the publication entitled “The Basic
Documents for Postdoctoral Training,” effective March 1, 2018, July
1, 2020, which is are available at no cost on the
association’s website at: www.osteopathic.org. at https://osteopathic.org,
are approved and adopted by reference. The board considers any Any
osteopathic postgraduate training program accredited by the American
Osteopathic Association Council on Postdoctoral Training is approved.
by the board.
(3) The board approves and adopts by
reference the standards of the American Osteopathic Association Council on
Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, 142 E. Ontario St., Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2864, as set forth in the publication
entitled “OPTI Accreditation Handbook,” effective March 2014, which is are
available at no cost on the association’s website at: www.osteopathic.org. at https://osteopathic.org,
are approved and adopted by reference. The board considers any Any
osteopathic institution accredited by the American Osteopathic Association
Council on Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions as is approved.
by the board.
(4) The board approves and adopts by
reference the standards for the approval of a postgraduate training
program developed and adopted by the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education, 401 N. North Michigan
Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60611, set forth in the publication
entitled “ACGME Common Program Requirements,” effective July 1, 2016,
2021, and which are available at no cost on the council’s
website at: www.acgme.org. at https://www.acgme.org,
are approved and adopted by reference. The board considers any Any
medical postgraduate training program accredited on or after July 1,
2015 by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is approved.
by the board.
(5) Copies of the standards and
criteria adopted by reference in this rule are available for inspection and
distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Osteopathic
Medicine and Surgery, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, 611 W. West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing,
Michigan 48909.
R 338.123 Licensure by examination.
Rule 23. An applicant for a doctor
of osteopathic medicine and surgery license licensure by examination, in
addition to satisfying shall satisfy the requirements of the code,
code and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as shall
satisfy all of the following requirements:
(a) Submit Provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Provide proof verifying completion
of Possess a degree from a school of
osteopathic medicine that satisfies the standards set forth in under R
338.121(1).
(c) Have passed Provide proof
verifying passing scores on all parts levels of the
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) of
the United States (COMLEX-USA) adopted under R 338.129. and provide
proof verifying satisfaction of all the requirements under R 338.129.
(i) A postgraduate training program
that satisfies the requirements of under R 338.121(2) at a
training institution that satisfies the requirements of under R
338.121(3).
(ii) A postgraduate training program
approved by the board in under R 338.121(4).
R 338.125 Licensure by endorsement.
Rule 25. (1) An applicant for an
a doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery license by endorsement shall
submit the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by
the department. satisfy the requirements of the code and the rules
promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Provide proof verifying the holding of a current and full doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery license in another state or in a province of Canada.
(c) If the applicant is licensed as a doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery in a province in Canada, provide proof verifying that the applicant completed the educational requirements in Canada or in the United States at a school of osteopathic medicine that satisfies the standards under R 338.121(1) for licensure as a doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery in Canada or in the United States.
(d) Provide proof verifying passing scores on all levels of the COMLEX-USA adopted under R 338.129 and provide proof verifying satisfaction of all the requirements under R 338.129 for a doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery license in another state or in a province of Canada to obtain licensure as a doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery in another state or in a province of Canada.
(e) Provide proof verifying completion of a minimum of 1 year of postgraduate clinical training in a program that satisfies either of the following requirements:
(i) A postgraduate training program that satisfies the requirements under R 338.121(2) at a training institution that satisfies the requirements under R 338.121(3).
(ii) A postgraduate training program approved under R 338.121(4).
(2) An applicant shall satisfy 1 of
the following requirements: An applicant who provides proof verifying a
current and full license in good standing as a doctor of osteopathic medicine
and surgery in another state or in a province of Canada for not less than the
last 5 years before the date of filing the application for a doctor of osteopathic
medicine and surgery license by endorsement, and who provides proof verifying
completion of the educational requirements in Canada or in the United States at
a school of osteopathic medicine that satisfies the standards under R
338.121(1), is presumed to satisfy the requirements of subrule (1)(d), and (e)
of this rule.
(a) Has first been licensed in good
standing in another state and actively engaged in the practice of osteopathic
medicine and surgery for at least 5 years before the date of filing the
application.
(b) Has first been licensed in
good standing in another state and actively engaged in the practice of
osteopathic medicine and surgery less than 5 years before the date of filing
the application and satisfies both of the following requirements:
(i) Passed all parts of the
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) adopted under
R 338.129.
(ii) Completed a minimum of 1
year of postgraduate clinical training in a program that satisfies either of
the following requirements:
(A) A postgraduate training
program that satisfies the requirements of R 338.121(2) at a training
institution that satisfies the requirements of R 338.121(3).
(B) A postgraduate training
program approved by the board in R 338.121(4).
(3) An applicant’s license must be
verified by the licensing agency of any state of the United States in which the
applicant holds a current license or has ever held a license as an osteopathic
physician. Verification includes, but is not limited to, showing proof that
the applicant’s license is in good standing and, if applicable, any
disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant. An applicant
that is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession
or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal
government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application
form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the
code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing
that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and, except
as otherwise provided under section 17511(2) of the code, MCL 333.17511,
sanctions are not in force when applying. If licensure is granted and it is
determined that sanctions have been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may
impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
R 338.127 Educational limited license.
Rule 27. (1) An individual not eligible
for a Michigan doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery license
shall obtain an educational limited license before engaging in postgraduate
training.
(2) An applicant for an educational
limited license, in addition to satisfying license shall satisfy the
requirements of the code, and the rules promulgated under the code, as
well as shall satisfy all of the following requirements:
(a) Submit Provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Have documentation provided
directly to the department Provide proof verifying that the applicant
has graduated or is expected to graduate within 3 months after the date of the
application from an osteopathic medical school that satisfies the
requirements of under R 338.121(1). verifying that the
applicant has graduated or is expected to graduate within 3 months of the date
of the application.
(c) Have documentation provided
directly to the department Provide proof verifying that the
applicant has been accepted into a postgraduate training program that satisfies
the requirements of under R 338.121(2) or (4).
(3) Under section 17512(2) of the code,
MCL 333.17512(2), an educational limited license may be renewed not more
than 5 years.
R 338.129 Examination; adoption; passing scores; limitation on attempts; time
limitations.
Rule 29. (1) The board adopts the
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) COMLEX-USA,
developed and administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical
Examiners (NBOME). (NBOME), is approved and adopted, which consists
of the following levels:
(a) COMLEX-USA Level 1.
(b) COMLEX-USA Level 2-Cognitive Evaluation (Level 2-CE).
(c) COMLEX-USA Level 2-Performance Evaluation (Level 2-PE) or a temporary eligibility pathway approved by the NBOME.
(d) COMLEX-USA Level 3.
(2) The passing score for each part
level of the COMLEX COMLEX-USA accepted for licensure is
the passing score established by the NBOME.
(3) An applicant cannot make more than 6
attempts to pass any part level of the COMLEX. COMLEX-USA.
(4) An applicant shall successfully pass
all parts levels of the COMLEX COMLEX-USA within 7
years from after the date that he or she the applicant first
passed any part level of the COMLEX. COMLEX-USA. An
applicant may request consideration of a variance of the 7-year requirement by
providing, at a minimum, proof of verifying both of the following
requirements to the board:
(a) That the applicant has already
passed all parts levels of the COMLEX, COMLEX-USA, but
that the time taken to pass all parts levels is more than 7
years.
(b) That the applicant has completed 1
either of the following activities:
(i) Graduation from an accredited graduate degree program in addition to osteopathic medical school.
(ii) Completion of a residency or fellowship program with demonstrated consistent participation in the program.
R 338.133 Relicensure.
Rule 33. (1) An applicant whose Michigan
doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery license has lapsed for less
than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be
relicensed under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant
satisfies the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the
code, as well as all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits Provides the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Submits Provides proof
verifying the to the department of completing completion of not
less than 150 hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements of
under R 338.141 during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the
application for relicensure.
(c) Establishes that he or she is of
good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under,
1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.
(d) An applicant who holds or has ever
held a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery shall establish all
of the following requirements:
(i) Disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant.
(ii) If sanctions have been imposed
against the applicant, the sanctions are not in force when applying. at
the time of application.
(iii) A previously held license was not surrendered or allowed to lapse to avoid discipline.
(2) An applicant whose Michigan doctor
of osteopathic medicine and surgery license has been lapsed for 3 years but
less than 5 years may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL
333.16201, if the applicant submits provides fingerprints as set
forth in section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174(3), and satisfies
the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule and 1 of the following
requirements:
(a) Presents Provides proof
verifying to the department that he or she the
applicant is actively currently licensed and is in
good standing as an a doctor of osteopathic physician medicine
and surgery in another state. state or in a province of Canada.
(b) Provides proof verifying Completes
completion of 1 of the following during the 3 years immediately
preceding the date of the application for relicensure:
(i) Takes and Successfully passes
passed the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Variable-Purpose
Examination (COMVEX) offered by the NBOME. The passing score is the passing
score established by the NBOME.
(ii) Successfully completes completed
a postgraduate training program that satisfies the requirements of under
R 338.121(2) or (4).
(iii) Successfully completes completed
a physician re-entry program accredited by that is an
organizational member of the Coalition for Physician Enhancement (CPE).
(iv) Successfully completes completed
a physician re-entry program affiliated with an osteopathic medical school
that satisfies the requirements of under R 338.121(1).
(3) An applicant whose Michigan doctor
of osteopathic medicine and surgery license has been lapsed for 5 years or
more may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if
the applicant submits provides fingerprints as set forth in
section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174, and satisfies the requirements of
subrule (1) of this rule and 1 of the following requirements:
(a) Presents Provides proof
verifying to the department that he or she the
applicant is actively currently licensed and is in
good standing as an a doctor of osteopathic physician medicine
and surgery in another state. state or in a province of Canada.
(b) Provides proof verifying Completes
completion of both of the following during the 3 years immediately
preceding the date of the application for relicensure:
(ii) Successfully completes completed
1 of the following training options:
(A) A postgraduate training program
that satisfies the requirements of under R 338.121(2) or (4).
(B) A physician re-entry program
that is accredited by an organizational member of the CPE.
(C) A physician re-entry program
affiliated with an osteopathic medical school that satisfies the requirements of
under R 338.121(1).
(4) If required to complete the requirements of subrules (2)(b) or (3)(b) of this rule, the applicant may obtain an educational limited license for the sole purpose of completing that training.
(5) An applicant with an educational
limited license may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code,
MCL 333.16201, if he or she the applicant complies with satisfies
subrule (1) of this rule and R 338.127.
(6) An applicant must have his or her
license verified by the licensing agency of any state of the United States in
which the applicant holds or has ever held a license to practice osteopathic
medicine. Verification must include information that the license is in good
standing and, if applicable, the record of any disciplinary action taken or
pending against the applicant. An applicant that is or has been
licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another
state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country
shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy
the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification
from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending
against the applicant and sanctions are not in force when applying. If
licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the
disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section
16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
PART 3. CONTINUING EDUCATION
R 338.141 License renewals.
Rule 41. (1) This part applies to an
application for renewal of an osteopathic medicine and surgery license under
section 17533 of the code, MCL 333.17533, and an osteopathic medicine and
surgery special volunteer license under section 16184 of the code, MCL
333.16184. An applicant for renewal shall satisfy the requirements of
the code and the rules promulgated under the code.
(2) An applicant for license renewal who
has been licensed in the 3-year period immediately preceding the application
for renewal shall accumulate a minimum of 150 hours of continuing education credit
in activities approved by the board under R 338.143 during the 3
years immediately preceding the application for renewal.
(3) Submission of an application for
renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of compliance with the
requirements of this rule. The licensee shall retain maintain documentation
of satisfying the requirements of this rule for 4 years from after the
date of applying for license renewal. Failure to satisfy this rule is a
violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.
(4) The department may select and audit
a sample of licensees who have renewed their license and request proof of
compliance with subrule (2) of this rule. If audited, a licensee must
submit shall provide documentation as specified in R 338.143.
R 338.143 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.
Rule 43. (1) The 150 hours of continuing education credits required under R 338.141 must satisfy the following requirements, as applicable:
(a) Credit for a continuing education
program or activity that is identical or substantially identical equivalent
to a program or activity for which the licensee has already earned credit
during the renewal period cannot be granted.
(b) A minimum of 1 hour of continuing
education credit must be earned in the area of medical ethics.
(c) For license renewals filed December
20, 2017, or later, a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education credit
must be earned in the area of pain and symptom management under
section 17533(2) of the code, MCL 333.17533. At least 1 of the 3 hours must
include controlled substances prescribing. Continuing education hours in pain
and symptom management may include, but are not limited to, any of the
following areas:
(i) Public health burden of pain.
(ii) Ethics and health policy related to pain.
(iii) Michigan pain and controlled substance laws.
(iv) Pain definitions.
(v) Basic sciences related to pain including pharmacology.
(vi) Clinical sciences related to pain.
(vii) Specific pain conditions.
(viii) Clinical physician communication related to pain.
(ix) Management of pain, including evaluation and treatment and non-pharmacological and pharmacological management.
(x) Ensuring quality pain care and controlled substances prescribing.
(xi) Michigan programs and resources relevant to pain.
(d) A minimum of 60 continuing education credits must be obtained through category 1 programs listed in subrule (2) of this rule.
(2) The board considers any of the following activities as acceptable category 1 continuing education:
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Activity and Proof of Completion |
Number
of |
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(a) |
Attendance
at or participating in a continuing education program or activity related to
the practice of osteopathic medicine,
- American Osteopathic Association. - Michigan Osteopathic Association.
If
audited, a licensee shall |
The number of continuing education hours for a specific program or activity is the number of hours assigned by the sponsoring organization for the specific program or activity. A minimum of 40 hours of continuing education credit must be earned in this activity. A maximum of 150 hours of continuing education credit may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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(b) |
Attendance
at or participating in a continuing education program or activity related to
the practice of osteopathic medicine
- American Medical Association. - Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. - Michigan State Medical Society.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
The number of continuing education hours for a specific program or activity is the number of hours assigned by the sponsoring organization for the specific program or activity. A maximum of 110 hours of continuing education credit may be earned for this activity in a renewal period. |
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(c) |
Taking and passing a specialty board certification or recertification examination for a specialty board recognized by the American Osteopathic Association, the American Board of Medical Specialties, or the American Board of Physician Specialties.
If audited, the licensee shall provide proof from the specialty board of the successful passing of the examination. |
A specialty board certification or recertification examination successfully passed during the renewal period is granted 50 hours of continuing education credit. A maximum of 50 hours of continuing education credit may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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(d) |
Successfully
completing an activity that is required for maintenance of a specialty
certification for a specialty board recognized by the American Osteopathic
Association, the American Board of Medical Specialties, or the American Board
of Physician Specialties that does not satisfy the requirements of
subdivision (a) or
If audited, the licensee shall provide proof from the specialty board that the activity was required for maintenance of certification, that the activity was successfully completed, and the date of completion. |
One hour of continuing education credit is granted for every 60 minutes spent on the activity. A maximum of 30 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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(e) |
Serving
as a teacher, lecturer, preceptor, or moderator-participant in a medical
education or training program that satisfies the standards adopted under
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Two
hours of continuing education credit is |
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(f) |
Conducting
a formal inspection of an osteopathic medical education or training program
that satisfies the standards adopted under
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Five
hours of continuing education credit is |
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(g) |
Participating in any of the following committees:
- A - A committee dealing with utilization review as it relates to the practice of osteopathic medicine. - A health care organization committee with patient care issues related to the practice of osteopathic medicine. - A national or state committee, board, council, or association related to the practice of osteopathic medicine.
A
committee, board, council, or association is considered acceptable under
these rules |
Fifteen
hours |
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(h) |
Providing
individual supervision for a disciplinary limited
If
audited, the licensee shall |
One hour of continuing education credit is granted for each 60 minutes spent consulting or reviewing the disciplined licensee’s work. A maximum of 50 hours of continuing education credit may be earned for this activity per renewal period. |
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(i) |
Participating
in a postgraduate training program that satisfies the requirements
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Fifty continuing education credits per year are granted. A maximum of 150 credits per renewal period may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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(j) |
Publication of a scientific article relating to the practice of osteopathic medicine in a peer-reviewed journal or periodical.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Ten
hours of continuing education credit is |
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(k) |
Initial publication of a chapter or a portion of a chapter related to the practice of osteopathic medicine in either of the following textbooks:
- A professional health care textbook. - A peer-reviewed
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(3) The board considers any of the following activities as acceptable category 2 continuing education:
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Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster, or paper to a professional osteopathic medicine organization.
If
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Ten
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