As continued education (CE) is acceptable for the 260 hours of professional development, are the continuing education units (CEUs) self-reported to maintain the ATC® credential sufficient for this requirement?

The CE self-reported for previous CE reporting periods may count for or towards the 260 hours of required professional development providing the content of those courses falls within the domains and task statements found in the BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis (OPA).

We suggest reviewing your past CEU reporting forms to determine which of the CEU courses fall within the OPA. Once that is determined, a Professional Development Documentation form will serve as submission of the 260 hours of professional development activity. BOC staff will review all letters and Professional Development Forms submitted. ATs will be asked to provide additional documentation for professional development activities that do not clearly identify as falling within the domains and task statements of the BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis (OPA).