Sec. 10.38.08.04. Continuing Education Course Approval

A. To obtain approval of a continuing education course, a course sponsor shall submit the following materials to the Board 6 weeks before the course:

(1) An application on a Board-approved application form, accompanied by any required fee;

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

(3) A clear and concise written statement describing the course's intended learning outcomes, behavioral objectives, or performance objectives;

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

(5) If an instructor is not licensed by the Board and plans to perform physical therapy in conjunction with the course, an application for a restricted license obtained from the Board.

B. Public Representations.

(1) If a course is approved by the Board, the Board shall notify the sponsor of the approval.

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

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

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

(5) The sponsor shall submit to the Board for approval any changes in an approved course, such as changes in speaker, content, or length.

C. Term of Approval.

(1) The Board shall approve a continuing education course for a period of 4 years.

(2) At the expiration of the 4-year approval period, the course sponsor may resubmit the course and shall meet the approval requirements of §A of this regulation.