Section 12.54.420. Approved physical therapy courses and activities.

	(a)  The following continuing education activities are approved for continuing education credit if they meet the requirements of (c) of this section:  
		(1) courses recognized by  
			(A) the Alaska Physical Therapy Association;   
			(B) the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA);  
			(C) the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT);  
			(D) other state physical therapy associations; or  
			(E) other state physical therapy licensing boards;  
		(2) American Medical Association category one and two continuing education courses that involve physical therapy;  
		(3) continuing education activities sponsored by a professional organization or university approved by the Alaska Physical Therapy Association or the American Physical Therapy Association.  
	(b)  If an applicant for renewal is uncertain whether a particular continuing education opportunity will meet the standards of this section, the applicant may request board approval before claiming those contact hours.  
	(c)  To be accepted by the board, a continuing education course or activity must contribute directly to the professional competency of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant and must be directly related to the skills and knowledge required to implement the principles and methods of physical therapy, as that term is defined in AS 08.84.190.  

Authorities

08.84.010;08.84.100

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 54.405
12 AAC 54.410

Authority

AS 08.84.010 AS 08.84.100

History

Eff. 6/3/89, Register 110; am 5/21/97, Register 142; am 2/17/2002, Register 161; am 8/19/2004, Register 171