SECTION 117.33. Massage Therapist Continuing Education--Records and Audits

(a) The department will monitor a licensee's compliance with continuing education requirements by the use of a random audit system. Supporting documentation of participation in continuing education activities need not be submitted unless an audit notice is received informing the licensee that he or she has been selected for a document audit.

(b) Continuing education supporting documentation includes:

(1) certificates of attendance or completion;

(2) transcripts of academic work or approved course work; or

(3) any other documentation acceptable to the department.

(c) The audit process shall be as follows:

(1) The department shall select for audit a random sample of license holders for each renewal month. License holders will be notified of the continuing education audit when they receive their renewal documentation.

(2) If selected for an audit, the licensee shall submit copies of certificates, transcripts or other documentation satisfactory to the department, verifying the licensee's attendance, participation and completion of the continuing education. All documentation must be provided at the time of renewal.

(3) Failure to timely furnish this information or providing false information during the audit process or the renewal process are grounds for disciplinary action against the license holder.

(4) A licensee who is selected for continuing education audit may apply for renewal through the online renewal process. However, the license will not be considered renewed until required continuing education documents are approved by the department.

(5) Licenses will not be renewed until continuing education requirements have been met.

(d) Licensees are responsible for maintaining continuing education records for a period of five (5) years.

Source Note: The provisions of this §117.33 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4991