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Your Clinical Skills in Iowa with ICE Physio
Your At ICE Physio, we’re redefining physical therapy education by blending clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and fitness-forward rehab. Whether you’re a licensed physical therapist, PT student, physician student, primary care provider, undergraduate, or university faculty, our live courses throughout Iowa will help you meet PT CEU requirements, improve patient outcomes, and grow a career you love.
Why Choose ICE Physio in Iowa?
10 Reasons to Take an ICE Physio Course
11 years providing live & online courses.
17,000+ clinicians & fitness professionals served per year.
Over 150 live courses offered across the United States & Canada each year.
12 guided, synchronous, cohort-based, 8-week online courses offered every 8–12 weeks.
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2,000+ podcast episodes covering rehab, fitness, and business topics.
Lifetime access to course material with annual research-based updates.
Upcoming PT CEUs & Courses in Iowa
Stay ahead of the curve with our upcoming live and online courses across the U.S. and Canada. Whether you’re looking for hands-on experience or flexible online learning, ICE has something for you.
1 in-person ICE course date is scheduled in Iowa. In-person ICE courses are hands-on and small-group.
Where ICE teaches in Iowa
- Iowa Orthopedic Center, Des Moines
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Physical Therapy Certification Programs in Iowa
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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Iowa Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements & License Renewal
Here is what the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy requires for continuing education, in short. ICE checked these rules on November 5, 2026.
| PT requirement | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by the 15th of your birth month |
| Online vs. live | Online courses allowed with a posttest; business/general health topics capped at 10 hours PT / 5 PTA. |
| Required topics | None; mandatory reporters must attest to abuse-reporting training within the past 3 years. |
| First renewal | No CE required at first renewal. |
Note: Up to 50% of required hours may carry over to the next period (added Aug 2025).
Rules change. Always confirm your requirements with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy before you renew.
See every source we checked for Iowa, and compare other states, in our PT CEU requirements by state guide. Questions about certificates or reporting? See the ICE FAQ.
Iowa PT CEU questions
How many CEU hours do physical therapists need in Iowa?
Physical therapists: 40 hours every 2 years. Physical therapist assistants: 20 hours every 2 years.
When do Iowa physical therapy licenses renew?
Every 2 years, by the 15th of your birth month.
Can Iowa physical therapists take CEUs online?
Online courses allowed with a posttest; business/general health topics capped at 10 hours PT / 5 PTA.
Does Iowa require any specific continuing education topics?
None; mandatory reporters must attest to abuse-reporting training within the past 3 years.
Do I need CEUs for my first Iowa license renewal?
No CE required at first renewal.
Do ICE Physio courses count toward Iowa CE requirements?
ICE courses carry CEU approval in all 50 states. Each course page lists its approval details. Confirm with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy that a course fits your requirement before you renew.
PT CEU requirements and courses in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- 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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Resources to Keep You Learning
The ICE Physio Podcast
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Hump Day Hustling
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The ICE Physio App
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Take the Next Step in Your Career
Whether you want to specialize in orthopedics, fitness, pregnancy & postpartum, or aging adults, ICE Physio has a course and community to help you grow. Join thousands of clinicians pushing the boundaries of what rehab can be.