Source: https://www.laptboard.org/page/CEGuide
Timestamp: 2018-11-14 22:22:35
Document Index: 25451059

Matched Legal Cases: ['§193', '§194', '§198', '§198', '§197', '§199']

CEs Made Easy | Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
CEs Made Easy
Continuing education doesn't have to be confusing. Just follow these easy steps!
APPROVE → ATTEND → AUDIT → AFFIRM
Step #1. COURSE APPROVAL (§193)
ALL COURSES MUST BE PRE-APPROVED!
Only CURRENT courses are listed on the public side of the board website (search for CEUs by going to www.laptboard.org/CourseSearch). PREVIOUS courses available for renewals are only found through your online Dashboard.
Courses and activities sponsored by the APTA, LPTA, and CAPTE are automatically approved by the Board!
IS YOUR COURSE NOT BOARD-APPROVED?
You may submit an ATTENDEE COURSE PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION for your course to be reviewed.
Individual courses will not be reviewed during the last 60 days of the requestor’s license term. Make sure to allow an adequate amount of time for your course to be approved.
Applications and fees are per course, per licensee.
Step #2. COURSE REQUIREMENTS (§194)
You need 30 HOURS of continuing education to renew your 2 YEAR license (unless exempt per Rule §198). Below is a breakdown of the required course categories and course types.
MANDATORY; 2 hours (taking the online exam does NOT count as online hours)
Traditional/Onsite - a lecture and/or lab based course in which the instructor is physically present
CE EXEMPTIONS are available for those who qualify (Rule §198)
New Graduates, Reciprocity, or Reinstatement
If you are exempt because you are a new graduate, or if you were licensed through Reciprocity or Reinstatement and received a one year license, you do NOT need to submit a request to the board. Click here for more information.
Military Service or Personal Hardship
Exemption requests for military service and personal hardship MUST be submitted to the board. Click here for more information.
Step #3. CE AUDIT (§197)
CE AUDITS are conducted ANNUALLY after the close of Renewals.
All licensees who renew in April will be audited. A random selection of licensees who renewed in February and March will also be audited.
Keep all records for 4 years. Upload your certificates to your Dashboard for easy access.
If contacted by the board, supply dated copies of documentation showing continuing education completion.
View the CEU Audit Policy
Step #4. NON-COMPLIANCE (§199)
NON-COMPLIANCE INCLUDES, but is not limited to:
Unsigned verification course completion
Failure to report sufficient hours
Use of CE for more than one renewal period
The Board will provide written NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE and you must provide the following within 30 DAYS
Written explanation of deficiency
Documentary proof of compliance with CEU requirements or setting forth reasons for failure to comply