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Montana Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements |
Updated 8/19/2024
How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants licensed in Montana must complete eight (8) hours of continuing education annually.
New Licensees
Licensees renewing for the first time are exempt from CE requirements.
How is CE hour defined?
Sixty (60) minutes of instruction equals one CE hour/credit.
Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
N/A
Are there any specific courses that must be taken?
N/A
What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
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:
Are there limitations on the types of courses that can be taken?
N/A
What type of courses or activities are not allowed?
N/A
What type of approval is needed for the courses?
N/A
What are the reporting requirements?
N/A
How long must continuing education records be retained?
N/A
Waiver
A licensee may request an exemption from CE requirements due to hardship. Requests will be
considered by the department.
Audit
The board may randomly audit up to 50% percent of renewed licensees in each odd-numbered year.
References
Mont. Admin. R. 24.177.2105
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