Welcome to the third course of the PT Educator Risk Management Toolkit!

This course equips physical therapists with essential knowledge to protect their licenses from common state board issues. Learners will explore the role of state boards, the disciplinary process, and the difference between license protection and professional liability. Real-world case studies and data-driven insights highlight top allegations, board actions, and practical risk control strategies to help safeguard professional standing.

Key Features:

• CEUs: 0.0 (1 contact hour)
• Format: Asynchronous 
• You'll Learn:
  • The mission and role of state boards of physical therapy.
  • Key differences between license protection and professional liability insurance.
  • How the disciplinary process unfolds—from investigation to resolution.
  • Risk control strategies to safeguard your license in everyday practice.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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