Approval in Rhode Island

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants:

• 24 CE hours are to be completed biennially in scope of practice-specific offerings that may include, but not be limited to: formal presentations, conferences, coursework from a regionally accredited college/university and/or self-study courses, such as on-line courses.

• Teaching and/or clinical supervision of student affiliates by licensed physical therapists/physical therapist assistants in APTA approved programs shall be approved for a maximum of 3 CE hours per licensure cycle. Such programs or offerings shall be approved or sponsored by a Board-approved organization.

For more information: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=236
Rules & Laws: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-13

Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapist Assistants:

• 20 CE hours are to be completed biennially in presentations, clinical instruction, publications, research, inservice programs, continuing education activities offered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or American Occupational Therapy Association approved providers, Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, university courses, and/or self-study courses.

For more information: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=234
Rules & Laws: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-12

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Note: It shall be the sole responsibility of the physical therapist assistant to obtain documentation (e.g., course descriptions, proof of attendance) from the sponsoring organization, agency, or institution of his/her participation in a continuing education program and/or activity. These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than four (4) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.