New Jersey § 45:9-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9-37.
The board shall establish continuing professional education and competency requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, which requirements
shall be a condition of retaining licensure. As used in this section, “ continuing professional education and competency ” means the lifelong process of maintaining and documenting the application of knowledge,
skills and behaviors required to function effectively, safely, ethically and legally,
through ongoing self-assessment, development, and implementation of a personal learning
plan and subsequent reassessment. The board shall: a. Approve only such continuing professional education and competency programs as are available to all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
in this State on a nondiscriminatory basis; b. Establish standards for continuing professional education and competency programs; c. Accredit educational programs offering credits towards the continuing professional education and competency requirements; and d. Establish the number of credits of continuing professional education and competency required of each applicant for license renewal. Each credit shall represent or be equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance,
or in the case of those electing an alternative method of satisfying the requirements
of P.L.2003, c. 18 ( C.45:9-37.34b et al.), shall be approved by the board and certified pursuant to procedures established
for that purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-37 cover?
Section 45:9-37 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:9-37?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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