Are you a Virginia Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant? Are you lost about your state's Continuing Education requirements? Have no fear, HomeCEU is here to help you navigate! We've created a rules road map to help clear up how many and what kinds of courses you'll need to renew your license at the end of this year.
Demystifying the rules is only the start...HomeCEU can help you by now offering both Type 1 and Type 2 continuing education requirements! Our new live, interactive webinars fall directly under the Type 1 classification of "Face to face" by being interactive, real-time online sessions. Because you can interact directly with the instructor during the session, Virginia accepts these as Type 1. This is great news for therapists who are too busy to attend traditional classroom sessions.
Virginia PT & PTA Requirements
As a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the State of Virginia, you need a total of 30 contact hours. Below you will find the limitations and requirements of Type 1 & Type 2 Courses and Activities, based on whether you are a PT or PTA.
| Requirements for PTs | Requirements for PTAs |
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Contact Hours Needed: 30 Total Type 1: A minimum of 15 contact hours are required to be Type 1. All 30 contact hours may be Type 1 Type 2: Up to, but no more than 15 hours |
Contact Hours Needed: 30 Total Type 1: A minimum of 10 contact hours are required to be Type 1. All 30 contact hours may be Type 1 Type 2: Up to, but no more than 20 hours |
Type 1 Vs. Type 2
Webinars are only the start of how HomeCEUConnection can help.
| Type 1: Face-to-Face Courses | Type 2: Courses/Activities |
| An organized program of study, classroom experience or similar educational experience that is directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. "Face-to-face" means learning activities or courses obtained in a group setting or through interactive, real-time technology Boards Rules and Regulations webpage. |
May include, but not be limited to, consultation with colleagues, independent study, and research or writing on subjects related to practice. Boards Rules and Regulations webpage. |
Must be approved or provided by one of the following:
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May or may not be approved by an approved organization but shall be activities considered by the learner to be beneficial to practice or to continuing learning. |
| Example of Type 1 Courses: Webinars (interactive, real-time), Classroom instruction, etc. | Example of Type 2 Courses: Online courses |
Do not miss out on a convenient, approved and cost-effective opportunity to complete 20 hours of Type 1 courses before your end-of-year deadline.