Why Choose ICE Physio in Alabama?
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Upcoming PT CEUs & Courses in Alabama
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2 in-person ICE course dates are scheduled in Alabama. In-person ICE courses are hands-on and small-group.
Where ICE teaches in Alabama
- Onward Birmingham, Homewood
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Physical Therapy Certification Programs in Alabama
Advance your expertise and stand out in your profession with our industry-leading certifications:
Safe, specific dry needling and e-stim skills for the upper body, lower body and beyond.
Learn moreSpine and extremity management with current best evidence and hands-on skills.
Learn moreHelp fitness athletes of every level train, recover and perform.
Learn moreEvaluate and treat injured runners and cyclists, including gait and bike fit.
Learn moreHelp older adults fight frailty with strength, balance and resilience training.
Learn moreEvaluate and treat pelvic floor dysfunction across the lifespan.
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Alabama Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements & License Renewal
Here is what the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy requires for continuing education, in short. ICE checked these rules on November 5, 2026.
| PT requirement | 10 hours every year (12 hours for PTs qualified for Direct Access) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 10 hours every year |
| Renewal | Every year; licenses expire Oct 1 (CE period Oct 1 - Sep 30) |
| Online vs. live | No live/online limit stated; non-traditional activities capped at 40% of hours. |
| Required topics | 2 hours Alabama jurisprudence in renewal years ending in 0 or 5, and at first renewal. |
| First renewal | New grads: 2 hours Alabama jurisprudence only (board guidance conflicts; check with the board). Endorsement: 10 hours incl. 2 jurisprudence. |
Note: A Feb 2026 proposed rule would allow credit for activities as short as 15 minutes; adoption unconfirmed.
Rules change. Always confirm your requirements with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy before you renew.
See every source we checked for Alabama, and compare other states, in our PT CEU requirements by state guide. Questions about certificates or reporting? See the ICE FAQ.
Alabama PT CEU questions
How many CEU hours do physical therapists need in Alabama?
Physical therapists: 10 hours every year (12 hours for PTs qualified for Direct Access). Physical therapist assistants: 10 hours every year.
When do Alabama physical therapy licenses renew?
Every year; licenses expire Oct 1 (CE period Oct 1 - Sep 30).
Can Alabama physical therapists take CEUs online?
No live/online limit stated; non-traditional activities capped at 40% of hours.
Does Alabama require any specific continuing education topics?
2 hours Alabama jurisprudence in renewal years ending in 0 or 5, and at first renewal.
Do I need CEUs for my first Alabama license renewal?
New grads: 2 hours Alabama jurisprudence only (board guidance conflicts; check with the board). Endorsement: 10 hours incl. 2 jurisprudence.
Do ICE Physio courses count toward Alabama CE requirements?
ICE courses carry CEU approval in all 50 states. Each course page lists its approval details. Confirm with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy that a course fits your requirement before you renew.
PT CEU requirements and courses in other states
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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