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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.38.08.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="38" chapter_num="08" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“APTA” means the American Physical Therapy Association and its:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Academies;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Sections; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>State chapters.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>CE Hour.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“CE hour” means a period of 60 minutes in which  the licensee is engaged in a learning activity.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“CE hour” does not include any portion of continuing education devoted to registration, breaks, social networking, or meals.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Continuing education (CE)” means learning experiences that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Include a licensee’s direct participation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Are designed to enhance the professional practice of physical therapy and limited physical therapy.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Provider” means an individual or group who designs and develops CE activities.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>