What is considered a “home study” and what activities will count under the Continuing Education home study sub-category?
This home study continuing education subcategory is very broad. The rule indicates: “Participation in home study program designed to advance the knowledge and skills of the participant related to the practice of PT”. This category does not require an approved provider or an assessment component but could have those. It does require documentation of the activity including: 1. A description of the plans and objectives of home study, 2. An analysis of the manner in which the plans and objectives were met, and 3. A log of the time spent doing the activity. Examples of activities that might meet the home study requirements include, but would not be limited to: • A study of written materials on a topic in books, journals, online resources. • A home study purchased from an online continuing education provider and completed on paper (It does not matter if an assessment was done online, this is considered home study) • A practice session of hands-on techniques with a partner acting as a patient
