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18VAC112-20-131

Continuing Education Requirements

Physical Therapists

A total of 30 hours of Continuing Education and at least 160 hours of active practice are required during the renewal period.

1. A minimum of 20 of the contact hours required for physical therapists shall be in Type 1 courses.

2. No more than 10 of the contact hours required for physical therapists may be Type 2 activities or courses, which may or may not be offered by an approved organization but which shall be related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. Type 2 activities may include but not be limited to consultation with colleagues, independent study, and research or writing on subjects related to practice.

Physical Therapist Assistants

1. A minimum of 15 of the contact hours required for physical therapist assistants shall be in Type 1 courses.

2. No more than 15 of the contact hours required for physical therapist assistants may be Type 2 activities or courses, which may or may not be offered by an approved organization but which shall be related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.

Last Modified: 04/20/2017