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  "legislation": "uksi/2006/3511",
  "legislation_title": "The General Osteopathic Council (Continuing Professional Development) Rules Order of Council 2006",
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  "heading": "Power to extend time or vary the CPD requirement",
  "text": "(1) An osteopath may apply to the Registrar for—\n(a) a reduction or other variation in his CPD requirement for a particular CPD period; or\n(b) an extension of time in which to complete his CPD requirement for that period.\n(2) An application under paragraph (1) must—\n(a) be made in writing;\n(b) include the osteopath’s reasons for seeking an extension of time, reduction or other variation; and\n(c) be accompanied by any supporting evidence.\n(3) If, in the opinion of the Registrar, the osteopath has good reason for seeking an extension of time, reduction or other variation, the Registrar may—\n(a) provide that a specified number of hours of CPD, being all or part of the CPD requirement for a particular CPD period, may be completed in the next CPD period;\n(b) reduce the CPD requirement for a particular CPD period; or\n(c) otherwise vary the CPD requirement for a particular CPD period.\n(4) Where a decision has been made by the Registrar under paragraph (3)(a), the amount of CPD so specified shall form an additional part of the CPD requirement for the next CPD period.\n(5) The amount of CPD specified by the Registrar in a decision under paragraph (3)(a) may be the subject of a further application by the osteopath under this rule.",
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