Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.177 - BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Subchapter 24.177.21 - Renewal and Continuing Education
Rule 24.177.2105 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.177.2105

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Licensees are required to obtain eight hours of continuing education (CE) annually, prior to renewal.

(2) Continuing education requirements will not apply until after the licensee's first renewal.

(3) Licensees are responsible for selecting quality programs that focus on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees' professional knowledge and competence. Acceptable CE activities:

(a) directly relate to the licensee's scope of practice as defined in board statute or rule;

(b) review existing concepts and techniques;

(c) convey information beyond the basic professional education;

(d) update knowledge on the practice and advances in the profession; or

(e) reinforce professional conduct or ethical obligations of the licensee.

(4) The department may randomly audit up to 50 percent of renewed licensees in each odd-numbered year.

(5) Licensees must establish and maintain detailed records of completed CE in the form of programs and certificates of attendance for three years and make the records available upon board request.

(6) Any CE hours required by disciplinary order do not apply towards the eight hours that are required annually under this rule.

(7) A licensee may request an exemption from CE requirements due to hardship. Requests will be considered by the department.

(8) Licensees found to be in noncompliance with CE requirements may be subject to administrative suspension.

AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-1-319, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-1-306, 37-1-319, 37-1-321, MCA

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