.03 Continuing Education Requirements.

A. Continuing education is a requirement for renewal or reinstatement of licenses for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, which may be obtained by:

(1) Postgraduate studies which include academic and professional studies that enhance competencies or instill new knowledge or skills, or both;

(2) Attendance at or presentation of seminars, conferences, courses, or workshops;

(3) Authoring, co-authoring, or editing of a book, book chapter, peer-reviewed journal article, or abstract;

(4) Home or self-directed study;

(5) Research;

(6) Workplace and community service contributions, and leadership relevant to the development of personal and professional competence; or

(7) Supervision of physical therapists or physical therapist assistant students in a clinical rotation.

B. Continuing education eligible for CE hours shall:

(1) Be relevant to the professional practice of physical therapy;

(2) Be directed to a professional audience; and

(3) Promote continuous professional development.

C. The Board shall have final approval of the relevancy of the continuing education.

D. Continuing education shall have clear and concise written statements of:

(1) Learning outcomes; or

(2) Instructional objectives.

E. Continuing education offered by the following organizations is automatically approved by the Board:

(1) APTA; and

(2) The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

F. Continuing education approved by APTA is automatically accepted by the Board.