Section 1399.90 - DefinitionsFor purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "ABPTS" means the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.(b) "Accredited institution" means an educational institution accredited by the United States Department of Education or by the regulatory authority of any state.(c) "Approval agency" means an entity that reviews and approves providers of continuing education courses and is recognized by the board pursuant to section 1399.95.(d) "Approved provider" means a person or entity that offers, sponsors or provides continuing education courses and that is either approved pursuant to section 1399.96 or is an accredited institution.(e) "APTA" means the American Physical Therapy Association.(f) "CPTA" means the California Physical Therapy Association.(g) "Hour" is the unit of measurement for continuing competency and, for courses, means at least 50 minutes of instruction.(h) "FSBPT" means the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1399.90
1. New article 13 (sections 1399.90-1399.99) and section filed 10-7-2009; operative 11-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 41).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 7-6-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 27). Note: Authority cited: Sections 2615 and 2649, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2644, Business and Professions Code.
1. New article 13 (sections 1399.90-1399.99) and section filed 10-7-2009; operative 11-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 41).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 7-6-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 27).