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SubChapter I. Continuing Education

169. Requirements

A. Minimum Continuing Education Requirements. Licensees shall document successful completion of 1.2 units or 12 hours of acceptable clinical, continuing education credit during each annual period.

B. Criteria of Acceptability. Acceptable continuing education activities are defined as formally organized and planned instructional experiences of at least 2 hours duration per sitting; with qualified instructor or instructors; and with objectives compatible with the professional continuing education needs of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. There are two types of approved courses: clinical and administrative. The entirety of the annual requirement may be comprised of approved clinical courses. A maximum of four hours of approved administrative courses will be allowed to be applied to the annual requirement.