The goal of this program is to define common practice errors in physical therapy and explore approaches for prevention. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals will also be described, as they impact practice and service delivery models. After you study the information here, you will be able to —

 

 

Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/21/12.

 

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/10 through 12/31/12. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

 

Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

 

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 10S0991 for 6/2/10 to 6/2/11; 11S0894 from 06/08/11 to 06/08/12), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE100615657, exp. date 12/31/10; CE110015654 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11; CE120017197 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement (approval no. 3756 for 05/09/11 to 05/08/12); the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002376 for 06/25/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 481-2010, exp. date 1/31/12; 115-2012 from 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

 

This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 04/28/11 to 04/28/15.

 

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437.3409 for 6/1/10 to 6/1/11; 437-3836 for 06/01/11 to 06/01/12). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

 

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.