Physical Therapy

No. In addition to courses sponsored by UPTA and APTA, courses may be approved by, or under the sponsorship of any of the following: accredited universities or colleges, or professional associations, societies, or organizations whose program objectives relate to the practice of physical therapy. See R156-24b-303b .

At least 2 hours of CE must be in ethics or law. Other courses may be in any subject that relates to the practice of physical therapy. See R156-24b-303b (2).

No. The required number of hours of continuing education for an individual who first becomes licensed during the two year period is decreased in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of that two-year period preceding the date on which that individual first became licensed. The same standard applies to PTAs. See R156-24b-303b (3).

Yes. Up to 10 hours of the CE requirement may be recognized for clinical reading or in-service directly related to physical therapy practice. Up to half the number of contact hours required may be completed in internet or distance related learning courses that include an examination and issuance of a certificate. Half the number of contact hours of the CE requirement may be completed by teaching in a college or university and teaching CE courses in the field of physical therapy. See R156-24b-303b (4).

You only need to submit records that verify completion of CE to DOPL if you are audited by DOPL. Otherwise, keep records that verify completion CE for at least 4 years after the close of the two year period to which the records pertain. See R156-24b-303b (6).