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Continuing Education Information
Physical Therapists and Assistants refer to 12 AAC 54.400-435 for current continuing education requirements.
Occupational Therapists and Assistants refer to 12 AAC 54.700-725 for current continuing education requirements.
Continuing education must be directly related to patient care.
The following activities will not be accepted for continuing education contact hours:
- Routine staff meetings attended by the applicant;
- Rounds conducted by the applicant;
- Routine courses required for employment: CPR, first aid, training related to OSHA requirements, etc.
- Courses related to animal therapy, such as canine and equine rehabilitation.
Physical and Occupational Therapists who have been engaged in active duty military service in armed forces of the United States during the concluding licensing period for which continuing education is required may be exempt from meeting continuing education required for license renewal. Please review the appropriate regulation for your license type:
Physical Therapy: 12 AAC 54.435. EXEMPTION FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE
Occupational Therapy: 12 AAC 54.725. EXEMPTION FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE |
