24 Del. Admin. Code § 2600-11.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 2600-11.0 - Reactivation and Reinstatement (24 Del.C. Section 2607)

11.1 Reactivation: Any person who has been registered in the State and is not actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy or athletic training in the State may, upon request, be placed on the inactive register for a period of up to 5 years. The Board may reactivate an inactive license if the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant or Athletic Trainer:

11.1.1 Files a written request for reactivation;

11.1.2 Shows proof of completion of continuing education units (CEUs) pursuant to the following pro ration schedule:

11.1.2.1 No CEUs are required for fewer than 12 months of inactive status.

11.1.2.2 1.5 CEUs are required after at least 12 months but less than 24 months of inactive status.

11.1.2.3 3.0 CEUs are required after 24 months of inactive status.

11.1.3 Shows proof of completion of a minimum 2-hour ethics class related to the practice of physical therapy or athletic training. These 2 hours are part of the required CEUs and not in addition to the required CEUs.

11.1.4 Shows proof of current CPR certification by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or other agency approved by the Board and posted on the Division of Professional Regulation's website. CPR certification must be obtained through a course with a live lab component.

11.1.5 Shows proof of completion of Delaware and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks.

11.2 Reinstatement: Provided reinstatement is requested within 5 years after the license expiration date, the Board may reinstate the license of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Athletic Trainer who allowed their license to lapse without requesting placement on the inactive register if the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Athletic Trainer:

11.2.1 Completes a form supplied by the Board.

11.2.2 Shows proof of completion of CEUs pursuant to the following pro ration schedule:

11.2.2.1 No CEUs are required for fewer than 12 months after the license expiration date.

11.2.2.2 1.5 CEUs are required after at least 12 months but less than 24 months after the license expiration date.

11.2.2.3 3.0 CEUs are required after 24 months after the license expiration date.

11.2.3 Shows proof of completion of a minimum 2-hour ethics class related to the practice of physical therapy or athletic training. These 2 hours are part of the required CEUs and not in addition to the required CEUs.

11.2.4 Shows proof of current CPR certification by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or other agency approved by the Board and posted on the Division of Professional Regulation's website. CPR certification must be obtained through a course with a live lab component.

11.2.5 Shows proof of completion of Delaware and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks.

11.2.7 After the 5-year period permitted for reinstatement, the individual must re-apply as a new applicant.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 2600-11.0

18 DE Reg. 469 (12/1/2014)
20 DE Reg. 913 (5/1/2017)
28 DE Reg. 395 (11/1/2024) (Final)