North Carolina Physical Therapist CE audits & penalties
What happens if a physical therapist misses CE requirements in North Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
The Board conducts random audits of continuing-competence compliance. Licensees must respond to an Audit Notice within 30 days with documentary evidence; a deficiency of 10 or fewer points must be made up within 90 days. Failure to respond or provide evidence subjects the licensee to disciplinary action (21 NCAC 48G .0110, .0601(a)(10)); the Board may decline to renew licenses for failure to comply with continuing-competency measures.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
Random audits; 30-day response window (extensions possible for hardship); deficiencies of 10 or fewer points get 90 days to complete.
Official source: NC Office of Administrative Hearings - 21 NCAC 48G .0110
Related
- Full requirements: North Carolina Physical Therapist CE requirements
- When it's due: North Carolina Physical Therapist license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: North Carolina Physical Therapist CE category requirements
- What it costs: North Carolina Physical Therapist license renewal fees
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