Regulations Governing Specialties of and Examination for Nurse Practitioners Article 16
This English translation was last updated on 2023-06-26, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-10-28. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
Practitioner certificates shall be renewed every six years.For the purpose of renewal, a practitioner shall, within six months before the expiration of the practitioner certificate, apply to the central competent authority by submitting certificates of continuing education stipulated in Article 17 and completed within 6 years before the expiration date. However, if special reasons arise, a written statement of the reasons and supporting documents shall be submitted to the central competent authority to apply for postponed renewal. In the event where approval is obtained, an application may be filed within one year upon the expiration date of the practitioner certificate.
中文原文 專科護理師分科及甄審辦法第16條
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前項更新，應於專科護理師證書效期屆滿前六個月內，檢具效期屆至日前六年內完成第十七條所定繼續教育之證明，向中央主管機關申請。
但有特殊理由，經檢具書面理由及證明文件，向中央主管機關申請延期更新並經核准者，得於其專科護理師證書有效期限屆至之日起一年內，補行申請。