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INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES

How it Works

Each independent study course consists of 3, 6, or 12 monographs in a binder along with instructions for completing the final examinations online. If you are unable to complete the final exam online you can request hard-copy materials from the Section office. Monographs are 16 to 28 pages in length and require 4 to 6 hours to complete. Ten multiple-choice review questions are included in each monograph for your self assessment (answers are on the last page). Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy consists of case scenarios and multiple-choice questions. The final examination consists of multiple-choice test questions. Exams for 3- and 6-monograph courses must be completed within 3 months. Exams for Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy must be completed in 4 months.

Cancellation Policy
If notification of cancellation is received in writing prior to the course, the registration fee will be refunded less a 20% administrative fee. Absolutely no refunds will be given after receipt of course materials.

Many of our courses have limited print quantities available. Some courses may be placed on CD once hard copies are gone. Once a CD is received by the registrant no refunds or exchanges will be given. Please check online or phone the Section office for availability of hard copy vs CD.

Important Note: Although the Orthopaedic Section will make every effort to accomodate expedited processing, please be advised that we cannot process most exams in this manner, REGARDLESS OF LICENSURE DEADLINES. Results will be returned 6-8 weeks after the examination deadline.

Educational Credit
To receive continuing education, registrants must complete the examination and must score 70% or higher on the examination. Registrants who successfully complete the examination online will be able to print a certificate recognizing the contact hours earned. Registrants completing a hard-copy exam will have their results mailed to them. Fifteen contact hours will be awarded for completion of 3-monograph courses, 30 contact hours will be awarded for 6-monograph courses, and 84 contact hours will be awarded for the 12-monograph course. Only the registrant named will obtain contact hours. No exceptions will be made. Registrants are responsible for applying to their State Licensure Board for CEUs. Please see the individual listings below for courses approved by NV, OH, PA, TX, OK, CA, and NATA. As an approved provider through APTA, the states of Maryland and New York have approved all independent study courses offered through the Orthopaedic Section.

**PLEASE NOTE: Registrants requesting EXPEDITED/OVERNIGHT shipping of their order will be charged an ADDITIONAL $25.00 Expedited Processing Fee in addition to the actual cost of overnight shipping charges.

For a detailed description of any of the Independent Study Courses offered by the Orthopaedic Section, please contact the Orthopaedic Section's Independent Study Department or select the course from the list below.
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