§ 33-35-114 — Continuing education

(a) On and after January 1, 1978, each hearing aid
specialist applying for a renewal of his license shall furnish
to the board evidence that during the preceding year he has
completed one (1) of the following continuing education
programs:
(i) Educational programs conducted by the board;
(ii) Board approved training schools conducted by
hearing aid manufacturers for their representatives;
(iii) Board approved training sessions conducted by
the National Hearing Aid Society; or
(iv) Other educational means approved by the board.
(b) The amount of continued education shall be determined
by the rules and regulations of the board. The board shall send
a written notice to this effect to every person holding a valid
license at least thirty (30) days prior to the license renewal
date each year, directed to the last known address of the
licensee.
(c) In the event that any licensee shall fail to meet the
annual educational requirement, his license shall not be renewed
by the board, but the board may renew the license upon the
presentation of satisfactory evidence of educational study of a
standard approved by the board and upon the payment of all fees
due.