Mandatory Continuing Education Update

Physical Therapy Continuing Education Regulations Part 77 of the Commissioners Regulations have been amended to implement Chapter 207 of the Laws of 2008, which requires physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to complete thirty-six hours of continuing education during each three-year re-registration period. The law takes effect September 1, 2009.

The Office of the Professions Link is: http://www.op.nysed.gov/part77.htm

The NYPTA is deemed as an approved provider; and as soon as the proper paperwork is filed and procedures defined, we’ll be forwarding that information to our members.

HPSO Professional Liability Insurance for Wellness

HPSO has notified the NY Chapter and the APTA that PT practices with a wellness component may apply for insurance coverage. HPSO encourages all PT practices to complete an application for underwriter review and approval.

For further information or to obtain an application, please call HPSO at 888-288-3534 or online at www.hpso.com.
 

Introducing a New, Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan, Exclusively for NYPTA Members!

Three new top quality Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan options—available through MVP Health Care—offer flexibility and peace of mind at an affordable price. Exclusively through your NYPTA membership, you and your employees now have access to:

Innovative Plans and Benefits
Extensive Provider Network
Flexibility
Competitive Rates
High Quality
Dedicated Customer Care
Value Added Health Benefits

Ease to Use, Easy to Enroll… Call Today!

Simply call USI Affinity,
NYPTA’s professional insurance administrator, at:
(888) 834-3686
 

Leslie J. Wood Earns Certified Association Executive Credential

The American Society of Association Executives has announced that Leslie Wood, Executive Director of the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE TM) credential. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have earned the CAE.

To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have a minimum of three years experience in nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 75 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in association and nonprofit management.

Please join us in congratulating Leslie on this achievement!

posted 7/16/09