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State CEU Approvals for Independent Study Courses

California

  • 19.1: Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-101), 3 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/13/14
  • 19.2: The Female Athlete Triad
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-102), 3 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/13/14
  • 19.3: Orthopaedic issues and Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-103), 3 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/1/14
  • 20.2: Joint Arthroplasty: Advances in Surgical Management & Rehabilitation
    California Physical Therapy Association  approval: (CPTA #12-91), 3 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/13/14
  • 20.3: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist
    California Physical Therapy Association  approval: (CPTA #12-92), 1.5 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/13/14
  • 21.1: Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-93), 3 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/1/14
  • 21.2: Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-16), 9.6 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/1/14
  • 22.1: Education and Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanics Approach
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-238), 3 CEUs, dates: 1/1/12-1/1/14
  • 22.2: Osteoarthritis: Linking Basic Science to Intervention
    California Physical Therapy Association approval: (CPTA #12-445), 1.5 CEUs, dates: 10/1/12-10/1/14

Maryland

  • Chapter 08, Continuing Eduction Requirement; .03E Continuing education courses sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association are automatically approved by the Board.

Nevada

  • 19.1: Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/13
  • 19.2: The Female Athlete Triad
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/13
  • 19.3: Orthopaedic Issues & Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/13
  • 20.1: Orthopaedic Implications for Patients with Diabetes
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/13
  • 20.2: Joint Arthroplasty - Surgical Management and Rehabilitation
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/13
  • 20.3: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/12
  • 21.1: Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/12
  • 21.2: Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/13
  • 22.1: Education and Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanics Approach
    NV Board of PT Examiners Approved for 1.5 CE Units, Unit type: Clinical, Approval through: 7/31/14

New York

  • The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, has approved the Orthoaedic Section, APTA, Inc. as a sponsor of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.  This approval is effective November 19, 2009.

Ohio

  • 19.1: Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
    Approval #: 13S0119, Hours granted: 30, Effective dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 19.2: The Female Athlete Triad
    Approval #: 13S0120, Hours granted: 30, Effective dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 19.3: Orthopaedic Issues & Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient
    Approval #: 13S0121, Hours granted: 30; Effective dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 20.1: Orthopaedic Implications for Patients with Diabetes
    Approval #: 13S0122, Hours granted: 30, Effective Dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 20.2: Joint Arthroplasty: Advances in Surgical Management & Rehabilitation
    Approval #: 12S2042, Hours granted: 30, Effective dates: 12/2/12 - 12/2/13
  • 20.3: Orthopaedic Management of Injuries for the Performing Artist
    Approval #: 13S0123, Hours granted: 15; Effective dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 21.1: Cervical & Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy
    Approval #: 13S0124, Hours granted: 30, Effective dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 21.2: Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
    Approval No: 13S0125, Hours granted: 96, Effective dates: 1/2/13-1/2/14
  • 22.1: Education and Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanics Approach
    Approval No: 12S1352, Hours granted: 30, Effective dates: 6/1/12-6/1/13 
  • 22.2: Osteoarthritis: Linking Basic Science to Intervention
    Approval No: 12S1817, Hours granted: 15, Effective dates: 9/1/12-9/1/13

Oklahoma

  • 18.1: Low Back Pain and the Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 18.2: Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Interventions for the Trunk and Extremities
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 18.3: Dance Medicine: Strategies for the Prevention and Care of Injuries to Dancers
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 19.1: Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 19.2: The Female Athlete Triad
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 19.3: Orthopaedic Issues and Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 20.1: Orthopaedic Implications for Patients with Diabetes
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: A Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 20.2: Joint Arthroplasty - Surgical Management and Rehabilitation
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 20.3: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 15, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 21.1: Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 21.2: Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 96, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period
  • 22.1: Education and Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanics Approach
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 30, Category: B Hours for the 2013 reporting period 
  • 22.2: Osteoarthritis: Linking Basic Science to Intervention
    OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Approved for: 15, Category B Hours for the 2013 reporting period

Oregon

  • In the state of Oregon, if a course meets any of the following criteria, it will automatically count for CE credit as long as a course completion certificate is issued and the course relates to the delivery of PT services: 
    • sponsored or approved by an established and recognized medical or dental health-related organization of professional organization approved by the Board, and
    • certified by a recognized PT professional organization.
    The Orthopaedic Section self-study courses meet the above listed criteria, and are therefore approved for CE credit.

Pennsylvania
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and its components are considered pre-approved sponsors. The following courses have been approved for direct access credit:

  • ISC 20.2, Joint Arthroplasty: Advances in Surgical Management and Rehabilitation: 3 direct access hours
  • ISC 21.2, Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition: 10 direct access hours
  • ISC 21.1, Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy: 5 direct access hours

Texas

  • 19.1: Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
    State of TX granted for: 15 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/12-12/31/13, Approval #: 52316A
  • 19.2: The Female Athlete Triad
    State of TX granted for: 15 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/12-12/31/13, Approval #: 52317A
  • 19.3: Orthopaedic Issues and Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient
    State of TX granted for: 30 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/12-12/31/13, Approval #: 52318A
  • 20.1: Orthopaedic Implications for Patients with Diabetes
    State of TX granted for: 30 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/12-12/31/13, Approval #: 52194A
  • 20.2: Joint Arthroplasty - Surgical Management and Rehabilitation
    State of TX granted for: 20 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/12-12/31/13, Approval #: 52195A
  • 20.3: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist
    State of TX granted for: 15 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/12-12/31/13, Approval #: 52193A
  • 21.1: Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectivness of Physical Therapy
    State of TX granted for: 24 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 1/1/11-12/31/12, Approval #: 50651A
  • 21.2: Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
    State of TX granted for: 96 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 12/1/11-11/30/13., Approval #: 52166A
  • 22.1: Education and Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanics Approach
    State of TX granted for: 30 continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 6/1/12-5/31/14, Approval #: 52854A 
  • 22.2: Osteoarthritis: Linking Basic Science to Intervention
    State of TX granted for: 15continuing competency units (CCUs), Valid: 9/1/12-8/31/14, Approval #: 53369A

NATA

  • 17.1 Diagnostic Imaging
    NATA approved: #P102-29, 15 CEUs 
  • 17.2: Reimbursement Strategies for Physical Therapists
    NATA approved: #P102-31, 15 CEUs 
  • 17.3: Vestibular Rehabilitation, Dizziness, Balance, and Associated Issues in Physical Therapy
    NATA approved: #P102-32, 30 CEUs 
  • ISC 18.2: Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Interventions for the Trunk and Extremities
    NATA approved: #P102-33, 30 CEUs 
  • ISC 18.3: Dance Medicine: Strategies for the Prevention and Care of Injuries to Dancers
    NATA approved: #P102-34, 30 CEUs 
  • 19.1: Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
    NATA approved: #P102-35, 30 CEUs
  • 19.2: The Female Athlete Triad
    NATA approved: #P102-36, 30 CEUs.
  • 19.3: Orthopaedic Issues and Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient
    NATA approved: #P102-37, 30 CEUs
  • 20.2: Joint Arthroplasty: Advances in Surgical Management and Rehabilitation
    NATA approved: #P102-38, 30 CEUs
  • 20.3: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist
    NATA approved: #P102-39, 15 CEUs for entire course (3-mongraphs). NATA codes for individual monographs: Figure Skating, Q102-41, 5 CEUs; Instrumentalist Musicians, Q102-42, 5 CEUs; Artistic Gymnastics, P102-43, 5 CEUs
  • 21.1: Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy
    NATA approved: #P102-40, 30 CEUs
  • 21.2: Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition
    NATA approved: #P1002-44, 84 CEUs
  • 22.1: Education and Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanics Approach
    NATA approved: #P1002-45, 30 CEUs
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