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Activity Code
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Activity
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Number of PDR credits earned for
activity
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(a)
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Completing an approved continuing education
program or activity related to the practice of physical therapy or any
non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of physical therapy. A continuing
education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it
is offered, if it is approved or offered for continuing education credit by any
of the following:
Another state board of physical therapy.
Another board or task force regulated under
article 15 of the code, MCL
333.16101 to
333.18838.
FSBPT.
The APTA or its components. APTA components
include the APTA Michigan and other APTA Chapters, APTA Sections, and APTA
Academies.
An accredited physical therapist educational
program that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7131.
An accredited physical therapist assistant
educational program that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7141.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a copy of
a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee's name, number of
credits earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the
program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date or dates the
program was held or activity completed.
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The number of credits approved by the sponsor
or the approving organization are granted.
When the sponsor or approving organization
calculates credit at a rate of 0.1 credit for every 50 to 60 minutes of
continuous instruction, then 0.1 credit equals 1 PDR credit.
A maximum of 20 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(b)
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Passing a postgraduate academic course related
to the practice of physical therapy offered by either of the following: An
accredited physical therapist educational program that satisfies the standards
under R 338.7131.
A nationally accredited university or college
that satisfies the standards in subrule (2) or (3) of this rule.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a copy of
the transcript showing credit hours of the academic courses related to physical
therapy.
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Fifteen PDR credits are granted for each
semester credit earned and 10 PDR credits are granted for each quarter or term
credit earned. A maximum of 20 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in
each renewal period.
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(c)
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Reading an article related to the practice of
physical therapy in a professional or scientific journal.
This activity does not include articles
approved for PDR credit under activity code 1.
To receive credit, a licensee shall
successfully complete an evaluation that was provided with the article or the
general response form provided by the department as an evaluative component for
this activity.
If audited, a licensee shall provide
documentation from the professional or scientific journal or a copy of the
completed general response form to verify that the licensee completed an
evaluation.
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One PDR credit is granted for each
article.
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(d)
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Viewing or listening to media devoted to
professional education related to the practice of physical therapy, other than
online programs not approved or offered for continuing education credit.
To receive credit, a licensee shall
successfully complete an evaluation that was provided with the educational
media or the general response form provided by the department as an evaluative
component for this activity.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a copy of
the completed evaluation or completed general response form to verify that the
licensee completed an evaluation, and identify the title of the media, the name
of the publisher of the media, the date the media was published or copyrighted,
and the length of the media.
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One half of 1 PDR credit is granted for every
30 minutes of continuous instruction.
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(e)
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Presenting a continuing education program
related to the practice of physical therapy.
To receive credit, the presentation must be
approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the
following:
Another state board of physical therapy.
Another board or task force regulated under
article 15 of the code, MCL
333.16101 to
333.18838.
FSBPT.
APTA or its components. APTA components include
the APTA Michigan and other APTA Chapters, APTA Sections and APTA
Academies.
An accredited physical therapist educational
program that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7131.
An accredited physical therapist assistant
educational program that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7141.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from the program sponsor confirming the licensee as the presenter and the
presentation date and time, or a copy of the presentation notice or
advertisement showing the date of the presentation, the licensee's name listed
as a presenter, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the
presentation for continuing education credit.
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Two PDR credits are granted for every 50
minutes of continuous instruction. A presentation may not be less than 50
minutes in length.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(f)
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Presenting a scientific exhibit or scientific
paper accepted for presentation through a peer-review process at a state,
regional, national, or international physical therapy conference, or its
components, or a related professional organization.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a copy of
the document presented with proof of presentation or a letter from the program
sponsor verifying the exhibit or paper was accepted for presentation through a
peer-review process and the date of the presentation.
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Two PDR credits are granted for every 50
minutes of continuous instruction.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(g)
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Authoring an article related to the practice,
education, or research of physical therapy published in any of the
following:
The journal of a national physical therapy
association or its components.
A peer-reviewed journal.
A healthcare journal.
A professional or scientific journal.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a copy of
the publication that shows the licensee as the author of the article or a
publication acceptance letter.
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Six PDR credits are granted for each
article.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(h)
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Writing a chapter related to the practice,
education, or research of physical therapy published in a book.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a copy of
the publication that shows the licensee as the author of the chapter or a
publication acceptance letter.
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Six PDR credits are granted for each
chapter.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(i)
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Successfully completing 1 of the following: An
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) certification
examination. An ABPTS recertification examination. The APTA's PTA Advanced
Proficiency Pathways Program.
If audited, a licensee shall provide proof of
certification or recertification.
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Twenty-three PDR credits are granted for each
successful completion.
A maximum of 23 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(j)
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Participating as a student for a minimum of
1,000 hours in any of the following:
A postgraduate clinical training program
related to the practice of physical therapy provided through or recognized by
an accredited physical therapist educational program that satisfies the
standards under R
338.7131.
A postgraduate clinical training program
related to the practice of physical therapy provided through or recognized by
an accredited physical therapist assistant educational program that satisfies
the standards under R
338.7141.
A postgraduate clinical training program
related to the practice of physical therapy offered through a healthcare
organization accredited by an organization recognized by the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A postgraduate clinical training program
related to the practice of physical therapy accredited or credentialed by the
APTA or an organization approved by the board.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from the program director verifying the number of hours the licensee
participated in the clinical training program and that the program was
provided, offered, or accredited by an educational program or organization that
satisfies the requirements of this rule.
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Twelve PDR credits are granted for 1,000 hours
of participation.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(k)
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Participation in a healthcare organization
committee, physical therapy or physical therapy assistant educational program,
or task force dealing with patient care related issues, which may include
physical therapy education, research, or practice or quality of patient care
and utilization review.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from an appropriate official representing the committee, educational program,
or task force verifying that the committee, educational program, or task force
dealt with patient care related issues, which may include physical therapy
education, research, or practice or quality of patient care and utilization
review. The letter must also include the dates and the amount of time the
licensee took part on each date.
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One PDR credit is granted for every 50 minutes
of participation.
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(l)
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Serving as a guest instructor of students,
staff, or other licensees at any of the following: A clinical training program
related to the practice of physical therapy provided through or recognized by
an accredited or developing physical therapist educational program that
satisfies the standards under
R 338.7131. A clinical training
program related to the practice of physical therapy provided through or
recognized by an accredited or developing physical therapist assistant
educational program that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7141.
A clinical training program related to the
practice of physical therapy offered through a healthcare organization
accredited by an organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services. A clinical training program related to the practice of
physical therapy accredited or credentialed by APTA or an organization approved
by the board.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from the program director verifying the licensee's role, the number of
instructional sessions on specific subjects provided by the licensee, and the
length of the instructional sessions. Also, the letter must verify that the
clinical training program provided, offered, or accredited by an educational
program or organization satisfies the requirements of this rule.
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Two PDR credits are granted for every 50
minutes of continuous instruction.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(m)
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Serving as a clinical instructor or clinical
supervisor for students completing an internship, residency, or fellowship
program that recognized or approved by any of the following:
An accredited or developing educational program
for physical therapists that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7131.
An accredited or developing educational program
for physical therapist assistants that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7141.
APTA or an organization approved by the
board.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from the educational program or clinical agency director verifying the
licensee's role, the number of hours of instruction or supervision provided by
the licensee, and that the internship, residency, or fellowship program is
recognized or approved by an educational program or organization that satisfies
the requirements of this rule.
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Three PDR credits are granted for 40 hours of
clinical instruction or supervision.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(n)
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Identifying, researching, and addressing an
event or issue related to professional practice.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a
completed experiential activity form provided by the department for each issue
or event.
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One PDR credit is granted for each separate
event or issue.
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(o)
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Participating on an international, national,
regional, state, state component, or local task force, committee, board,
council, or association related to the field of physical therapy that is
considered acceptable by the board. A task force, committee, board, council, or
association is acceptable if it enhances the participant's knowledge and
understanding of the field of physical therapy.
If audited, a licensee shall provide
documentation verifying the licensee's participation in not less than 50% of
the regularly scheduled meetings of the task force, committee, board, council,
or association.
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Four PDR credits are granted for participation
on each task force, committee, board, council, or association.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(p)
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Participating as a surveyor for an external
agency in a program involving the accreditation, certification, or inspection
of an educational program for physical therapists or physical therapist
assistants or a certification process for a clinical agency.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from the accreditation, certification, or inspection program verifying the
licensee's participation, the location of the inspections, and the number of
hours the licensee spent participating as a surveyor.
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One PDR credit is granted for every 50 minutes
of participation.
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(q)
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Performing volunteer work related to the field
of physical therapy without reimbursement.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from an official other than the licensee verifying the number of hours and the
type of volunteer work performed by the licensee.
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One PDR credit is granted for every 50 minutes
of volunteer work performed.
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(r)
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Serving as a center or site coordinator of
clinical education at an agency that provides clinical internships for students
enrolled in programs that are recognized or approved by either of the
following:
An accredited or developing educational program
for physical therapists that satisfies the standards under
R 338.7131. An accredited or
developing educational program for physical therapist assistants that satisfies
the standards under R
338.7141.
If audited, a licensee shall provide a letter
from the educational program or clinical agency director verifying the
licensee's role and that students were placed and participated in the
internship program during the time for which the licensee is claiming PDR
credit.
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Two PDR credits are granted per year of serving
as the coordinator.
A maximum of 4 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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(s)
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Completing a self-review tool developed by
FSBPT.
To receive credit, a licensee shall provide
documentation from FSBPT verifying completion of the self-review tool.
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Three PDR credits are granted for each
completion.
A maximum of 3 PDR credits may be earned for
this activity in each renewal period.
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