What action can prevent a licensee from practicing?

The action that can prevent a licensee from practicing is the suspension of their license or certificate. When a license is suspended, the licensee is legally prohibited from engaging in their professional practice until the suspension is lifted. This can occur as a result of various violations, including but not limited to unethical behavior, failure to adhere to regulatory standards, or other actions deemed inappropriate by the licensing board.

While factors like failure to pay fees could lead to additional actions such as non-renewal of the license, they do not immediately prevent a licensee from practicing unless they are accompanied by a formal suspension. Taking a continuing education course is aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge and would not affect the ability to practice. Similarly, moving out of state does not inherently suspend a license, although it may complicate the ability to practice if the license is not recognized in the new state. Thus, suspension is the most definitive action that completely restricts a licensee from practicing.