Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7163
Rule 63.
Activity Code | Activity | Number of PDR credits earned for activity |
(a) | 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. | 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. |
(b) | 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. | 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. |
(c) | 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. | One PDR credit is granted for each article. A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(d) | 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. | 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. |
(e) | 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. | 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. |
(f) | 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. | 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. |
(g) | 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. | Six PDR credits are granted for each article. A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(h) | 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. | Six PDR credits are granted for each chapter. A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(i) | 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. | 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. |
(j) | 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. | 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. |
(k) | 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. | 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. |
(l) | 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. | 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. |
(m) | 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. | 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. |
(n) | 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. | 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. |
(o) | 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. | 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. |
(p) | 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. | 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. |
(q) | 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. | 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. |
(r) | 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. | 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. |
(s) | 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. | Three PDR credits are granted for each completion. A maximum of 3 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7163