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Title: Continuing Education (CE) Course Approval
Alternate Title: Hold
Description:

Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy


Subject: Physical Therapy Practice
Creation Date: 2/7/2017 12:06:25 PM
Modification Date: 11/22/2024 1:59:21 PM
Agency Name: Physical Therapy, Minnesota State Board of
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/
Agency Description: The Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy ensures that Minnesota Citizens receive appropriate Physical Therapy Services from competent Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Agency Phone: 612-627-5406
Agency Fax: 612-627-5403
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/
Agency Address:
335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 285

St. Paul
MN
55102
Unit Name: Email
Unit URL:
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): Physical.therapy@state.mn.us
Unit URL:
Audience: Hold Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:

Review:

Request for CE Course Approval

CE Requirements

CE Course Approval

This applies to those individuals and organizations seeking Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy approval for continuing education courses. 

A complete application file consists of the following items:

    - Completed application form; $100.00 fee for each course (payable via check);
    - Detailed course content and program brochure;
    - A time schedule, i.e. start time, breaks, labs, etc.;
    - A list of speakers and their credentials (academic and/or clinical qualifications to teach the content);
    - In addition to the above, home study and internet based course applications must also include all course materials including;
      study guides, post test, and instructional materials and reference lists.
    - Home study and internet based courses will be reviewed by the Continuing Education Committee on the following dates:
      January 10, March 7, May 16, August 15, September 15 and November 17, 2019.
 

Minn. Rule 5601.2500 CREDIT STANDARDS
A. The educational activities must have significant intellectual or practical content dealing primarily with matters directly related to the practice of physical therapy or to the professional responsibility or ethical obligations of the participants.

B. Each person making a presentation shall be qualified by practical or academic experience to teach the subject the person covers.

C. Participants shall attend educational activities in a classroom or other setting suitable for the activity. Video, motion picture, or sound presentations may be used.

D. One hour of credit shall be given for each 60 minutes actually spent on educational activities.

E. Credit shall not be given for entertainment or recreational activities or programs, employment orientation sessions, holding an office or serving as an organizational delegate, individual self-directed study programs, management seminars not directly concerning physical therapy operations, meetings for the purpose of making policy, or noneducational association meetings.


Rules: 5601.2500

Statutes:
Forms:

Application form and Instructions for Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course Approval

Information on the CE Requirements
 
Applications are available at Request for CE Course Approval


Fees:

$100 (non refundable)


Period of Issuance:

One year.


Length of Determination:
Submit the complete file to the office at least 21 days before the start of the classroom course to allow sufficient time to complete the continuing education review process.

Other Info:
Activity: Physical Therapy
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