1. (a) The board shall recognize as maintenance of continuing competence a licensee's study of a journal article dated within the preceding 5 years, including answering the questions provided with and related to the article, so long as the article is related to:

   1. (1) Physical therapy theory or practice or both;
   2. (2) The running of a physical therapy business; or
   3. (3) Any conditions for which the services of a physical therapist are often or usually recommended.
2. (b) The board shall credit the licensee with a maximum of 4 contact hours per renewal cycle for studying such a journal article and successful completion of the related questions.

3. (c) Documentation of journal study shall be a photocopy of a certificate of completion showing:

   1. (1) The name of the licensee;
   2. (2) The title and date of the journal article;
   3. (3) The name of the publisher or provider of the journal article and the related questions; and
   4. (4) The date of the licensee's completion of the journal study, including answering the questions related to the article.

Source. #9456, eff 4-17-09; ss by #12088, eff 1-20-17; ss by #13825, eff 2-17-24 (formerly Phy 406.16)