Md. Code Regs. 10.38.08.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.38.08.04 - Continuing Education Approval

A. To obtain approval of continuing education, a provider shall submit the following information to the Board 6 weeks before the activity commencement date:

(1) An application on a Board-approved application form, accompanied by any required fee set forth in COMAR 10.38.07.02;

(2) A complete hour-by-hour agenda of the CE;

(3) A clear and concise written statement describing the CE's:

(a) Learning outcomes; or

(b) Instructional objectives;

(4) Curriculum vitae for each instructor describing the instructor's competence in the CE subject matter and skill in instructional methodologies; and

(5) If an instructor is not licensed by the Board or does not hold a Maryland compact privilege and plans to perform physical therapy in conjunction with the CE, an application for a restricted license obtained from the Board.

B. Public Representations.

(1) If the CE is approved by the Board, the Board shall notify the provider of the approval, including the number of approved CE hours.

(2) If a provider receives notification under §B(1) of this regulation, the provider may represent that the CE has been approved by the Board.

(3) Approved CE certificates and advertisements shall contain the following statement: "This continuing education has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for ______ CE hours."

(4) A record of CE attendees shall be retained by the provider for at least 4 years.

(5) The provider shall submit to the Board for approval any CE changes, such as changes in:

(a) Instructor;

(b) Agenda;

(c) Content;

(d) Learning outcomes;

(e) Instructional objectives; or

(f) Length.

C. Term of Approval.

(1) The Board shall approve the CE for a period of 4 years.

(2) At the expiration of the 4-year approval period, the provider:

(a) May resubmit the CE; and

(b) Shall meet the approval requirements of §A of this regulation.

D. A licensee may submit a request for review of continuing education from the Board if the:

(1) Continuing education is not already approved or disapproved by the Board; and

(2) Licensee submits a request to the Board at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the CE activity containing, but not exclusive to, information set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter.

E. The Board may request payment of a continuing education review as set forth in COMAR 10.38.07.02.

Md. Code Regs. 10.38.08.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective March 18, 2002 (29:5 Md. R. 504)
Regulation .04 amended effective February 25, 2008 (35:4 Md. R. 515); amended effective 50:22 Md. R. 976, eff. 11/13/2023