# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 38 — Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

### Chapter 08 — Continuing Education Requirements

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 10.38.08.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “APTA” means the American Physical Therapy Association and its:

    (a) Academies;

    (b) Sections; and

    (c) State chapters.

  (2) CE Hour.

    (a) “CE hour” means a period of 60 minutes in which  the licensee is engaged in a learning activity.

    (b) “CE hour” does not include any portion of continuing education devoted to registration, breaks, social networking, or meals.

  (3) “Continuing education (CE)” means learning experiences that:

    (a) Include a licensee’s direct participation; and

    (b) Are designed to enhance the professional practice of physical therapy and limited physical therapy.

  (4) “Provider” means an individual or group who designs and develops CE activities.