Md. Code Regs. 10.38.08.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 10.38.08.05 - Renewal Requirements

A. A licensee shall:

(1) Earn CE hours between April 1 and March 31 during the 2-year period before renewal; and

(2) Maintain records of the CE subject matter, certificates of completion, hours, date, and CE hours to present to the Board on request.

B. CE hours completed after March 31 of the year of the renewal may not be accepted.

C. All renewal applications shall be accompanied by a continuing education form to be completed by the licensee.

D. A physical therapist shall earn 30 CE hours for the renewal period.

E. A physical therapist assistant shall earn 20 CE hours for the renewal period.

F. CE hours may not be carried over from one renewal period to the next.

G. Failure to substantiate CE hours if requested by the Board shall result in denial of license renewal or reinstatement of a license.

H. If the licensee has met all the requirements for renewal, the Board may renew a license for the first renewal period following the issuance of the original license without requiring the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to complete any CE hours if, at the time of renewal, the original license was issued 1 year or less before the renewal period.

Md. Code Regs. 10.38.08.05

Regulations .05 adopted effective March 18, 2002 (29:5 Md. R. 504); amended effective 50:22 Md. R. 976, eff. 11/13/2023