Abstract
Response: Young and Ames' letter to the editor (September 1993) expressing the need for a national system for “approving” continuing education courses raised several important professional development issues. Continuing education courses do not always delineate course prerequisites, level of the course, or course objectives written with measurable, behavioral outcomes. When these descriptors are missing, the physical therapist is required to guess whether the course is appropriate for his or her professional needs. High-quality standards are the keystone in developing any approval system that will assist physical therapists to make informed decisions. Continuing education units (CEUs) are another important issue. One CEU, as defined by the Council on the Continuing Education Unit, “is ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.” Twenty-one states now require CEUs for relicensure of physical therapists. Several more will require CEUs within the next year.… [ ARTICLE][1] [1]: /lookup/volpage/73/632-a?iss=9
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