Section 3.01. Continuing podiatric medical education required; waiver.

 

(1)  Each podiatrist required to complete the biennial training requirement under s. 448.665 , Stats., shall, in each second year at the time of making application for a certificate of registration as required under s. 448.665 , Stats., sign a statement on the application for registration certifying that the podiatrist has completed at least 50 hours of acceptable continuing educational programs relevant to the practice of podiatric medicine within each 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 60. , Stats.

(2)  A licensee may apply to the board for a postponement or waiver of the requirements of this chapter on the grounds of prolonged illness, disability, or other grounds constituting hardship. The board shall consider each request individually on its merits and may grant a postponement, partial waiver, or total waiver of the requirements.