(1) A training program may seek accreditation to offer refresher training courses in 1 or more of the disciplines described in section 5462(1). A training program shall meet those minimum requirements contained in rules promulgated by the department in order to obtain department accreditation.

  (2) A training program may apply for accreditation of a refresher course concurrently with its application for accreditation of the corresponding training course pursuant to rules promulgated by the department.

  (3) The department shall approve an application for accreditation of a refresher course within 180 days after receiving a complete application. Upon approval, the department shall send a certificate of accreditation to the applicant. Before disapproval, the department may advise the applicant as to specific inadequacies in the application for accreditation or specific instances where the continuing education course does not meet the requirements of this part and the rules promulgated under this part, or both. The department may also request additional information or materials retained by the training program. If the department denies a training program’s application for accreditation of a refresher course, the applicant may reapply for accreditation at any time.