PT CEU Requirements by State
Continuing education requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in all 50 states and Washington, DC: hours per renewal cycle, deadlines, limits on online courses, required topics and first-renewal rules. Pick your state below.
Always confirm with your state board. Rules change often. This guide summarizes each board's published rules as of November 5, 2026, with links to the board and the sources we used. It was compiled with the help of AI research and may contain errors. Before you renew, check your requirements on your board's website.
Alabama PT CEU requirements
| 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.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://pt.alabama.gov/continuing-education/
- https://pt.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Con_Ed_General_Guidelines.pdf
- https://pt.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OnlineRenewalInstuctions1.pdf
- https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/fee-schedule/
- https://pt.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Expired-License-Renewal-Form.pdf
- https://pt.alabama.gov/about-the-board/rules-regulations/
- https://pt.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Alabama-Administrative-Code-Proposed-Rule-Change.pdf
- https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/filing/697bc28147f836d01bd81ff4/filing
Alaska PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by June 30 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; at least half must come from accredited schools or board-listed organizations. |
| Required topics | None required; a jurisprudence questionnaire and 60 practice hours (or an alternative) are also required each period. |
| First renewal | Licensed under 12 months of the period: 12 hours, or pass the NPTE/NPTE-PTA in the prior 12 months. |
Note: Record retention differs: the regulation says 3 years, board forms advise 4.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/phy4116.pdf
- https://commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/phy4585.pdf
- https://commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/PhysicalTherapyOccupationalTherapy/StatutesRegulations
- https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/PT-OTStatutes.pdf
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/alaska/title-12/part-1/chapter-54/article-3/section-12-aac-54-420
Arizona PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 20 hours every 2 years (at least 10 Category A) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 10 hours every 2 years (at least 6 Category A) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Aug 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No explicit online rule; Category B self-instruction (incl. internet) capped at 5 hours PT / 2 hours PTA. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Initial license of 1 year or less: 10 Category A hours (PT) or 6 (PTA). |
Note: A 2024-2025 rulemaking mainly updates terminology; hours appeared unchanged.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Arkansas PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 20 hours (2 CEUs) every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 10 hours (1 CEU) every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly by Mar 1; CE due by Dec 31 of even years for odd-year renewals |
| Online vs. live | Max 50% online; live interactive webinars count as in-person. |
| Required topics | Board jurisprudence exam at each odd-year renewal (counts as 1 hour). |
| First renewal | No exemption stated; new licensees start accumulating with the next full biennium. |
Note: CE completed after Dec 31 of the year before renewal carries a $50/month penalty.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/APTB_Board_Rule_.pdf
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/PT-CE-Procedures.pdf
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/ASBPT_CE_Procedures.pdf
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/ASBPT-Renewal-Form-1.2.25.pdf
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Renewal-Form-ASBPT-112525.pdf
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/physical-therapy-arkansas-state-board/
California PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by the last day of your birth month |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; home/self-study must be approved through a board-recognized agency. |
| Required topics | 2 hours ethics/laws/regulations and 4 hours hands-on life support (e.g., AHA BLS). |
| First renewal | 15 hours (incl. 4 BLS, 2 ethics/laws) if renewed on time; 30 hours if renewed after expiration. |
Note: Courses must come from a board-recognized approval agency or a provider it approves.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/licensees/continuing_competency/index.shtml
- https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/licensees/license_renewal.shtml
- https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/forms/contcomp_checklist.pdf
- https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/licensees/licensees_faq.shtml
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/california/title-16/division-13-2/article-13/section-1399-93/
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/california/title-16/division-13-2/article-13/section-1399-94/
Colorado PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years (at least 20 in coursework, fellowships or residencies) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years (at least 15 in coursework, fellowships or residencies) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Oct 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No live requirement; online courses count as coursework. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Requirements begin after the first renewal. |
Note: Also requires a self-assessment and learning plan each period; keep records 5 years.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Connecticut PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 20 hours every year |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | No CE requirement found (check with the board) |
| Renewal | Every year, during your birth month |
| Online vs. live | No online limit; internet and distance learning accepted. |
| Required topics | 2 hours ethics/jurisprudence (starting 2026, then every 2 years); 2 hours mental health every 6 years. |
| First renewal | CE waived at first renewal. |
Note: New 2026 ethics/jurisprudence rule comes from a 2025 law; the DPH CE page doesn't mention it yet.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/physicaltherapist/physical-therapist-continuing-education
- https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-20/chapter-376/section-20-73b/
- https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-19a/chapter-368a/section-19a-88-formerly-sec-19-45/
- https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/renewal/health-care-practitioner-renewal-information
- https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Physicaltherapistassistant
- https://Portal.Ct.Gov/-/media/departments-and-agencies/dph/dph/practitioner_licensing_and_investigations/plis/physicaltherapist/ptstatspdf.pdf
Delaware PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours (3.0 CEUs) every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Jan 31 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; self-study/online courses accepted with a completion certificate. |
| Required topics | 2 hours ethics; current CPR certification (counts as 1 hour). |
| First renewal | Prorated by license issue date (0.5 to 2.5 CEUs); check with the board. |
Note: Courses must be board-approved; no carryover.
Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers websiteDelaware PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
District of Columbia PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; moving to birth-month expiration (check your license) |
| Online vs. live | PT: at least 20 hours in person. PTA: max half online. Live interactive webinars count as in-person. |
| Required topics | 2 hours LGBTQ cultural competency; 10% of hours in designated public health priorities. |
| First renewal | CE not required at first renewal. |
Note: During the birth-month transition, 50% CE is accepted for shortened terms; LGBTQ and public health hours still required.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/159572
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/159402
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/PTA%20Regs%2010-4-2019.pdf
- https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Physical_Therapy_DC_Municipal_Regulations_for_Physical_Therapy.pdf
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/service_content/attachments/PT.pdf
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/page_content/attachments/BOPhysicalTherapy%20April%20open%20session%20Minutes.pdf
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/service_content/attachments/2020%20PT%20Suspension%20of%20In-person%20CE%20Requirement.pdf
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/page_content/attachments/Board%20of%20Physical%20Therapy%20Winter%202021%20Announcement.pdf
- https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/DCWASH/bulletins/335cbc0
- https://dchealth.dc.gov/page/policy-statement-identifying-public-health-issues-continuing-education
- https://d1tvxue8o4w0fl.cloudfront.net/regulation/district-of-columbia-administrative-code/title-17-business-occupations-and-professionals/chapter-17-67-physical-therapy/rule-17-6706-continuing-education-requirements
Florida PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Nov 30 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | Max 12 hours of home study per biennium. |
| Required topics | 2 hours medical errors each renewal; 1 hour HIV/AIDS at first renewal; one-time 1-hour human trafficking course. |
| First renewal | Licensed in second half of the biennium: only 2 hours medical errors and 1 hour HIV/AIDS. |
Note: CE rule amended Nov 4, 2026 (adds residency/fellowship credit); full new text not reviewed.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/physical-therapist-renewal/
- https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/physical-therapist-assistant-renewal/
- https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/continuing-education-ce
- https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/renewals/
- https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/frequently-asked-questions/?pg=3
- https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?id=64B17-9.001
- https://flsenate.gov/Laws/statutes/2023/456.0341
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/statutes/2013/456.031
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/florida/Fla-Admin-Code-Ann-R-64B17-8-003
Georgia PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Dec 31 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; home study needs a completion certificate; literature reading max 3 hours. |
| Required topics | 4 hours Georgia ethics and jurisprudence (approved course or state exam). |
| First renewal | Exempt if you passed the NPTE in the current biennium or were licensed in its last 6 months. |
Note: Proposed rule amendments (hearing Sept 29, 2026) are pending; adoption unconfirmed.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Hawaii PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 CCUs every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | No CE requirement |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Dec 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; home study accepted from board-recognized providers. |
| Required topics | 2 CCUs Hawaii board-approved ethics/law and 4 CCUs life support (e.g., AHA BLS). |
| First renewal | Licensed under 12 months before renewal: none; more than 12 months: 15 CCUs. |
Note: Board FAQ (2020) says dry needling courses are not accepted; check current policy with the board.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2020/03/PT_CCFAQs-20_02.pdf
- https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0461J/HRS_0461J-0010_0001.htm
- https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrsarchive/hrs2016/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0461J/HRS_0461J-0010_0012.htm
- https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0461J/HRS_0461J-.htm
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2025/02/2025-2026-List-of-Board-Approved-Continuing-Competence-As-of-November-12-2024.pdf
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pt_011725-Final.pdf
- https://dccadev.exemplifi.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ImportantAnnouncementRegardingPTCCUs-rev.pdf
Idaho PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 32 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 32 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, on or before your birthday (moving from 1-year licenses in 2025-2026) |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; home study needs a completion certificate. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Not addressed (check with the board). |
Note: Idaho is switching from 1-year to 2-year birthday-based licenses; check your expiration date.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://dopl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PHT-Rules-Proposed-2026-06-23.pdf
- https://dopl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PHT-CE-Guidance.pdf
- https://dopl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHT-Minutes-2025-08-05.pdf
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH22/SECT54-2215
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title67/T67CH26/SECT67-2614
Illinois PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Sept 30 of even years |
| Online vs. live | Max 75% from online/correspondence courses (test required); live virtual sessions count as live. |
| Required topics | 3 hours ethics/jurisprudence, plus state-mandated 1-hour courses (sexual harassment, implicit bias, others). |
| First renewal | Hours exempt at first renewal, but the 1-hour sexual harassment course is still required. |
Note: From July 1, 2026, PTs/PTAs providing maternal care need implicit bias training with maternal health content.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/dpr/ce-pt.pdf
- https://ilga.gov/ftp/JCAR/AdminCode/068/068013400000610R.html
- https://idfpr.illinois.gov/dpr/continuing-education.html
- https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/pt.html
- https://www.ipta.org/news/728645/Illinois-PT-License-Renewal-Due-September-30-2026-What-You-Need-to-Know.htm
Indiana PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 22 hours every 2 years (at least 10 Category I) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 22 hours every 2 years (at least 10 Category I) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by July 1 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; approved home study counts as Category I. |
| Required topics | 2 hours ethics and Indiana jurisprudence. |
| First renewal | Licensed under 12 months: none; 12-23 months: 12 hours incl. 2 ethics/jurisprudence. |
Note: No carryover; hours must be earned within the renewal period.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.in.gov/pla/files/Article-1.-Physical-Therapists-and-Physical-Therapists-Assistants.pdf
- https://www.in.gov/pla/rulesingov/LSA22-353-Physical-Therapy-Rules
- https://www.in.gov/rules/pla
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/indiana/title-842/article-1/rule-7/section-1
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/indiana/title-842/article-1/rule-7/section-2
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/indiana/title-842/article-1/rule-7/section-3
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/indiana/title-842/article-1/rule-7/section-4
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/indiana/title-842/article-1/rule-4/section-1
Iowa PT CEU requirements
| 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).
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Kansas PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly (expires Dec 31); CE reported every 2 years at odd-year renewals |
| Online vs. live | No online limit; online courses need printed proof of completion. |
| Required topics | 1-hour board jurisprudence module each cycle for PTs (PTA requirement unconfirmed). |
| First renewal | Licensed within 1 year before renewal: none; 1-2 years: half the hours. |
Note: Whether PTAs must complete the jurisprudence module is unconfirmed; check with the board.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://ksbha.prod.govaccess.org/home/showpublisheddocument/132/638532649671700000
- https://kssos.org/publications/register/Volume-41/Issues/Issue-35/09-01-22-50477.html
- https://ksbha.prod.govaccess.org/departments/licensing/licensing-faqs/physical-therapists-p-t
- https://ksbha.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/154/638533355686000000
Kentucky PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years (at least 18 Category 1) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years (at least 10 Category 1) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Mar 31 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | No separate online limit; approved home study counts as Category 1. |
| Required topics | Board jurisprudence exam each biennium (worth 2 hours). |
| First renewal | New grads in the current biennium have met CE but must complete the jurisprudence exam. |
Note: Rule amended Jan 22, 2026 (adds HRRI modules as Category 1); hour totals unchanged.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/022/045/
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/022/045/REG
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/022/045/16426/
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/downloads/docs/14452/document.engrossed.pdf
- https://pt.ky.gov/education/Pages/Continued-Competency-.aspx
- https://pt.ky.gov/PT Documents/Continued Competency Requirements.pdf
- https://pt.ky.gov/PT Documents/2025 Renewal Instructions.pdf
Louisiana PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years (check with the board) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Mar 31 (odd/even year unconfirmed) |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated in the rule (not confirmed with the board). |
| Required topics | 2 hours jurisprudence, 2 hours ethics/professionalism, and 26 hours clinical/administrative. |
| First renewal | Exempt for the CE year you graduate; 15 hours for the second year. |
Note: Board website was unreachable; details come from unofficial copies of the state rules.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-j/section-liv-194
- https://www.state-rules.com/louisiana/lac/.194/
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-j/section-liv-198
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-j/section-liv-197
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-j/section-liv-193
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-j/section-liv-191
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-i/section-liv-179
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/louisiana/title-46/part-liv/subpart-1/chapter-1/subchapter-i/section-liv-181
- https://d1tvxue8o4w0fl.cloudfront.net/regulation/louisiana-administrative-code/title-46-professional-and-occupational-standards/part-liv-physical-therapy-examiners/subpart-3-fees/chapter-5-fees/section-liv-501-fees
- https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/37%3A2417
- https://www.impactce.com/approvals/board/406/louisiana-physical-therapy-board
Maine PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | No CE hour requirement in effect yet (check with the board) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | No CE hour requirement in effect yet (check with the board) |
| Renewal | Not confirmed (check with the board) |
| Online vs. live | Not applicable until a CE rule is adopted. |
| Required topics | None currently identified. |
| First renewal | Not applicable until a CE rule is adopted. |
Note: The board is drafting a CE rule under a 2023 law; recheck before relying on this.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/physical_therapists/index.html
- https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32sec3116-B.html
- https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/32/title32sec3116.html
- https://legiscan.com/ME/text/LD1453/id/2830909/Maine-2023-LD1453-Chaptered.pdf
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/PT-Agenda-01-28-2026.pdf
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/PT-Agenda-09-16-2026.pdf
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/PT-Minutes-5-13-2025.pdf
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/maine/02/393
- https://www.impactce.com/approvals/board/520/maine-state-board-of-examiners-in-physical-therapy
Maryland PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by May 31 (even or odd year matches your license number) |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; home study earns 1 hour per interactive hour. |
| Required topics | No board topic; all health licensees must attest to implicit bias and structural racism training. |
| First renewal | Board may waive CE if licensed 1 year or less before renewal. |
Note: CE window changed in Aug 2025 to June 1 - May 31; no late hours accepted.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Massachusetts PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 points every 2 years (1 point = 1 contact hour) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 points every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, on your birthday |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; caps apply to teaching, academic coursework and publications. |
| Required topics | 2 points ethics, laws and regulations in Massachusetts each renewal. |
| First renewal | For those licensed by exam, the requirement starts after the first renewal period. |
Note: Board may review the ethics/law content from about April 2026; recheck for changes.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals websiteMassachusetts PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Michigan PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years (may change to 36 every 3 years; check with the board) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years (may change to 24 every 3 years; check with the board) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years from issue date; a move to 3-year licenses is pending |
| Online vs. live | Max 12 online credits in any 24-hour period; implicit bias training must be live or interactive. |
| Required topics | 1 hour pain/symptom management; implicit bias 1 hour per license year; one-time human trafficking. |
| First renewal | No PDR credits in the first cycle; implicit bias and human trafficking still apply. |
Note: A reported 2026 switch to a 3-year cycle is unconfirmed on official sources.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/physical-therapy
- https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Physical_Therapy_FAQ_568693_7.pdf
- https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/New_Physical_Therapy_Administrative_Rules_679132_7.pdf
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-7161
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-7163
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-7002
- https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MILARA/2022/01/31/file_attachments/2062863/Public%20Health%20Code%20General%20Rules.pdf
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Publications/JCAR/JCAR%20Files/2025%20Documents%20Received/Draft%20Proposed%20Rules/2023-053%20LR%20Physical%20Therapy%20-%20General%20Rules_DraftRuleVersion_5.htm
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Publications/JCAR/JCAR%20Files/Rule%20Documents%20by%20Department%20and%20Rule%20Number/Department%20of%20Licensing%20and%20Regulatory%20Affairs/2023-053%20LR
- https://state-rules.com/michigan/mac/338.7161/ (third-party, used only to flag the possible 2026 amendment)
- https://fsbpt.org/LRG/Home/LicenseRenewalUnitsRequired (secondary)
Minnesota PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly by Dec 31; CE reported every 2 years (due date in your license portal) |
| Online vs. live | No live/online ratio; video and audio allowed, but self-directed study isn't credited. |
| Required topics | 2 hours professional ethics each cycle; jurisprudence exam at every annual renewal. |
| First renewal | No proration; the first 2-year cycle starts Jan 1 after licensure. |
Note: FSBPT lists no PTA requirement, but the board says PTAs need 20 hours.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/license/continuingeducation/requirements
- https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/license/continuingeducation/
- https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/license/continuingeducation/faqs/index.jsp
- https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/renew/
- https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/renew/ce-reporting-date/index.jsp
- https://mn.gov/boards/physical-therapy/renew/jurisprudence-exam/
- https://mn.gov/boards/assets/Licensee%20Fact%20Sheet_tcm21-718590.pdf
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/5601/version/2021/full
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/5601.1700/
Mississippi PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 CCUs every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 CCUs every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by June 30 (surnames A-L odd years, M-Z even years) |
| Online vs. live | Online courses count; at least 15 CCUs must be Certified Activities. |
| Required topics | 3 hours ethics, professionalism or jurisprudence; at least 25% clinical. |
| First renewal | Prorated; the board sends the required amount at licensure. |
Note: Report CE in CE Broker (the rule still names FSBPT aPTitude).
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://msbpt.ms.gov/node/55
- https://www.msbpt.ms.gov/secure/pdf/Part_3103_Chapter_5_CEU.pdf
- https://msbpt.ms.gov/license-renewal/license-renewal
- https://www.msbpt.ms.gov/secure/pdf/OnlineRenewalsNotice2024Website.pdf
- https://www.msbpt.ms.gov/secure/pdf/OnlineRenewalsNotice2023.pdf
- https://www.msbpt.ms.gov/sites/msbpt/files/users/user22/2025%20-%202026.pdf
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/mississippi/30-Miss-Code-R-SS-3103-5-2
Missouri PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Jan 31; CE reported in even years (license year unconfirmed) |
| Online vs. live | No online or home study limit stated. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | No general exemption; new CAPTE grads need only half (15 hours) in their graduation year. |
Note: Official board site and rules couldn't be opened; details from unofficial copies.
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts websiteMissouri PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/missouri/title-20/division-2150/chapter-3/section-20-csr-2150-3-200/
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/missouri/title-20/division-2150/chapter-3/section-20-csr-2150-3-201/
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/missouri/title-20/division-2150/chapter-3/section-20-csr-2150-3-203/
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/missouri/title-20/division-2150/chapter-3/section-20-csr-2150-3-060/
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/missouri/title-20/division-2150/chapter-3/section-20-csr-2150-3-180/
- https://www.revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=334.675
Montana PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 8 hours every year under the new rule (check with the board) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | Not specified (check with the board) |
| Renewal | Every year, by April 1 |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | CE not required until after the first renewal. |
Note: A 2026 rule replaced the old 30 hours per 2 years; the adopted text is unconfirmed.
Montana Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals websiteMontana PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Physical-Rehabilitative-and-Developmental-Health-Care-Professionals/
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Physical-Rehabilitative-and-Developmental-Health-Care-Professionals/License-Information
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Physical-Rehabilitative-and-Developmental-Health-Care-Professionals/Regulations/rule-notices
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Physical-Rehabilitative-and-Developmental-Health-Care-Professionals/Regulations/Administrative-Rules
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Physical-Rehabilitative-and-Developmental-Health-Care-Professionals/FAQ
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/physical-therapy-examiners/index
- https://dli.mt.gov/_docs/rules/2026-148pro-arm.pdf
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/montana/department-24/chapter-24-177/subchapter-24-177-21/rule-24-177-2105 (prior rule)
- https://rules.mt.gov/browse/collections/aec52c46-128e-4279-9068-8af5d5432d74/policies/0751fe3e-e53a-4ebe-a047-287b2c9f2aa0 (opened but content did not render)
Nebraska PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 10 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Nov 1 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | Max 10 hours home study (with test) and 10 hours webinars per 2 years. |
| Required topics | None required; the Nebraska jurisprudence exam can earn 5 hours. |
| First renewal | Waived if first licensed within 24 months before the renewal date. |
Note: The jurisprudence exam moved to NE JAM on July 1, 2025; whether it still earns 5 hours is unconfirmed.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Physical-Therapy.aspx
- https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/H8310/R172.0137-2020.pdf
- https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/PTAcceptableCE.pdf
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/nebraska/health-and-human-services-system/title-172/chapter-10/section-172-10-004
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/nebraska/health-and-human-services-system/title-172/chapter-137
Nevada PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 15 hours every year |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 15 hours every year |
| Renewal | Every year, by July 31 |
| Online vs. live | No live/online ratio; online and self-paced courses need a passed post-test. |
| Required topics | 1 hour cultural competency every year (since Jan 1, 2025). |
| First renewal | Licensed Feb-Jul: none; Aug-Jan: prorated; new grads licensed within 12 months: none. |
Note: Courses must be board-approved; report through CE Broker.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://ptboard.nv.gov/CE
- https://www.ptboard.nv.gov/siteassets/content/ce/acce/continuing-competency-2026.pdf
- https://www.ptboard.nv.gov/siteassets/content/ce/Cultural_Competency_Eligible_Courses.pdf
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-640.html
- https://ptboard.nv.gov/uploadedfiles/ptboardnvgov/content/Home/Features/RenewalFormPTBOARD.pdf
New Hampshire PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years from your license issue date |
| Online vs. live | Any delivery method allowed; no online limit. |
| Required topics | At least half clinical; NH jurisprudence module in years ending in 0 and 5 (next 2030). |
| First renewal | Same requirement applies at first renewal. |
Note: OPLC page allows one-cycle rollover of extra hours, but no rollover rule was found in the rule text.
New Hampshire Governing Board of Physical Therapy websiteNew Hampshire PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://oplc.nh.gov/physical-therapy-continuing-education
- https://www.oplc.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt441/files/inline-documents/phy-400-various-adopted-text-20231219.pdf
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-hampshire/phy/chapter-phy-400/part-phy-406/section-phy-406-01
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-hampshire/phy/chapter-phy-400/part-phy-402/section-phy-402-02/
- https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXX/328-A/328-A-15-a.htm
New Jersey PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; expiration date unconfirmed (check with the board) |
| Online vs. live | Max 10 hours combined from online, video, correspondence and other alternative activities. |
| Required topics | 4 hours jurisprudence and professional ethics. |
| First renewal | Licensed in first year of the period: 15 hours; second year: exempt. |
Note: Board pages couldn't be opened; rules read on unofficial copies.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners websiteNew Jersey PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-jersey/title-13/chapter-39a/subchapter-9/section-13-39a-9-2
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-jersey/title-13/chapter-39a/subchapter-9/section-13-39a-9-3
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-jersey/title-13/chapter-39a/subchapter-9/section-13-39a-9-4
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-jersey/title-13/chapter-39a/subchapter-5a/section-13-39a-5a-1
- https://njconsumeraffairs.gov/Proposals/Pages/pt-04192021-proposal.aspx
- https://njconsumeraffairs.gov:443/pt/Pages/continuingeducation.aspx (attempted; site error)
- https://njconsumeraffairs.gov:443/pt/pages/faq.aspx (attempted; site error)
New Mexico PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; licenses expire Feb 1 |
| Online vs. live | No online limit; home study and internet courses can cover all 30 hours. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | No CE required at first renewal. |
Note: 2025 rule amendments (audits, course approval, fees) are pending; adoption unconfirmed.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
New York PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 36 hours every 3 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 36 hours every 3 years |
| Renewal | Every 3 years, aligned to your birth month |
| Online vs. live | No limit on online or self-study hours. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Exempt for the first registration period. |
Note: Only courses from NYSED-approved providers count.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/professional-practice/maintaining-continuing-professional-competence
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapist-assistants/professional-practice/maintaining-continuing-professional-competence
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapist-assistants/practice-alerts/alert-10
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/continuing-education/faqs
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapist-assistants/continuing-education/continuing-education-faqs
- https://op-prod.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/continuing-education
- https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6742-A
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-york/title-8/chapter-ii/subchapter-b/part-77/section-77-10
North Carolina PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 points every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 points every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly Nov 1 - Jan 31; CE reported every 2 years |
| Online vs. live | Live webinars max 15 points; recorded online courses max 10; home study max 10. |
| Required topics | Board Jurisprudence Exercise each reporting period (1 point). |
| First renewal | No CE report at first renewal; requirement starts Jan 1 after licensure. |
Note: A 2026 law (effective Oct 1, 2026) set the Nov 1 - Jan 31 renewal window.
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners websiteNorth Carolina PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www2.ncptboard.org/app/ContinuingCompetence/CCRenewal.php
- https://www2.ncptboard.org/app/ContinuingCompetence/CCFAQ.php
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-carolina/21-N-C-Admin-Code-48G-0106
- https://www.oah.nc.gov/documents/rules/rrc/42064-physical-therapy/open
- https://www.oah.nc.gov/21-ncac-48-initial/open
- https://www.oah.nc.gov/21-ncac-48-necessary/open
- https://library.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-270.99.html
- https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H536v4.pdf
North Dakota PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 25 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 25 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly by Jan 31; CE reported every 2 years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | New grads exempt for the period after graduation; some new out-of-state licensees owe 13 units in year one. |
Note: Which years your 2-year CE cycle covers is unconfirmed; check with the board.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/html/61.5-03.html
- https://ndlegis.gov/api/acdata/pdf/61.5-03-01.pdf
- https://ndlegis.gov/prod/acdata/pdf/61.5-03-02.pdf
- https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/61.5-03-03.pdf
- https://ndlegis.gov/prod/acdata/pdf/61.5-02-02.pdf
- https://www.ndbpt.org/renewal/gratis/
- https://www.ndbpt.org/renewal/ce/index.asp
- https://www.ndbpt.org/apply/pt_licensure.asp
Ohio PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 12 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years by Jan 31: PTs in even years, PTAs in odd years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit; courses generally need an Ohio approval number. |
| Required topics | 2 hours ethics via the Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) each cycle. |
| First renewal | Exempt: no CE (including the JAM) at first renewal. |
Note: Late renewal is not possible; the CE rule was updated April 3, 2026.
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board websiteOhio PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Oklahoma PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Jan 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit; at least half must be professional development coursework. |
| Required topics | 3 hours ethics, including the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct. |
| First renewal | Exempt if first licensed in the second year of the period; otherwise full hours. |
Note: If you fall short, the next period requires double the hours.
Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision websiteOklahoma PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Oregon PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Mar 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit; home study counts only if it includes an exam. |
| Required topics | Oregon pain management module each renewal; 1 hour cultural competency each period. |
| First renewal | First year of period: 24 hours; second year: 12; licensed Jan-Mar of renewal year: none. |
Note: Up to 8 extra hours may carry over if requested in writing by Feb 1.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=IH6T-62PZ67yCwx3MqgNbZJdEUxv3S_WHLUCBJ-1o5yC6-RVb175!2068710242?selectedDivision=3907
- https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3907
- https://apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/LicenseDetail/790
Pennsylvania PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Dec 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; courses must be from preapproved providers or board-approved. |
| Required topics | 2 hours law/ethics and 2 hours child abuse reporting; PTAs also 4 hours emergency response. |
| First renewal | Exempt during the cycle in which first licensed. |
Note: Direct access PTs need at least 10 of the 30 hours in evaluative procedures.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/physical-therapy/renewal-information
- https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter40/049_0040.pdf
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/pennsylvania/49-Pa-Code-SS-40-67
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/pennsylvania/49-Pa-Code-SS-40-192
Rhode Island PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; licenses expire May 1 of even years (late fee after Mar 31; check with the board) |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; self-study such as online courses accepted. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Licensed by exam after the May 1 renewal date: exempt until the next cycle. |
Note: How the March 31 late-fee date applies is unconfirmed; check the RIDOH renewal notice.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
South Carolina PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Dec 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | Online Certified Activities count; at least 15 hours must be Certified; other self-study max 2 hours. |
| Required topics | 3 hours ethics, professionalism and/or South Carolina jurisprudence. |
| First renewal | Exempt for the first biennium in which licensed. |
Note: Upload certificates to CE Broker before renewing.
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners websiteSouth Carolina PT CEU courses and requirements
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
South Dakota PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; license expires Jan 1 of the second year after issue |
| Online vs. live | No online limit for approved courses; participatory activities max 15 hours. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | No blanket exemption; recent DPT/PTA grads may request a waiver of up to 15 hours. |
Note: Changed Jan 1, 2024 from 15 hours/year to 30 hours/2 years; FSBPT still shows 15.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/physical-therapy/continuing-education
- https://doh.sd.gov/media/3o5d5cvd/sdbpt-continuing-education-guidelines-ptpta-v7.pdf
- https://doh.sd.gov/media/gpjjdg0f/pt-renewal-application-51426.pdf
- https://doh.sd.gov/boards/Physical_Therapy/default.aspx
- https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Rules/Archived/12926.pdf
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/south-dakota/ARSD-20-66-03-03
- https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/250456.pdf
Tennessee PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by the expiration date on your renewal certificate |
| Online vs. live | Max 10 hours online; live real-time webinars don't count as online. |
| Required topics | 4 hours ethics and jurisprudence each cycle. |
| First renewal | Licensed by exam: only 4 hours ethics/jurisprudence in the initial period. |
Note: FSBPT and older rules show 20 hours for PTAs; the board says 30 since 2016.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pt-board/pt-board/continuing-education.html
- https://www.tn.gov/health/licensure/pt.html
- https://tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/CE_Rules_Effective_6-29-16.pdf
- https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/pt/PT%20Revised%20Online%20Definition%20Policy.pdf
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/tennessee/Tenn-Comp-R-Regs-1150-01-.12
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/tennessee/Tenn-Comp-R-Regs-1150-01-.09
Texas PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 CCUs every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 CCUs every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by the end of your birth month |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; all activities must be approved. |
| Required topics | Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (2 CCUs) each renewal; approved human trafficking course. |
| First renewal | Not addressed (check with the board). |
Note: A valid Social Security number is required to renew starting Sept 1, 2026.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://ptot.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PTrules_2026.05.pdf
- https://ptot.texas.gov/renew-a-license
- https://ptot.texas.gov/category/faqs/pt-general-faqs/renewals
- https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/
- https://ptot.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/§341.2_JAM-Components_adopt_website.pdf
- https://ptot.texas.gov/?p=1260
- https://regulations.justia.com/states/texas/title-22/part-16/chapter-341/section-341-2
Utah PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 40 CEUs every 2 years (CEUs are weighted, not 1:1 with hours) |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 CEUs every 2 years (weighted CEUs) |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by May 31 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | No online cap, but online courses earn fewer CEUs per hour than live events. |
| Required topics | At least 2 CEUs in ethics or law. |
| First renewal | Prorated based on licensure date. |
Note: DOPL's renewal page says 'contact hours' but the rule uses weighted CEUs; check with the board.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Vermont PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 CCUs every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 16 CCUs every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; check the expiration date on your license |
| Online vs. live | Online allowed; live virtual counts as live; non-approved providers earn half credit. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Not addressed (check with the board). |
Note: The rules say Sept 30 of even years, but current OPR instructions don't confirm that date.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://sos.vermont.gov/node/452
- https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/physical_therapist/physical_therapist_renewal_instructions.pdf
- https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/physical_therapist/physical_therapist_assistant_renewal_instructions.pdf
- https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/physical_therapist/physical_therapist_continuing_competence_table.pdf
- https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/physical_therapist/physical_therapist_administrative_rules.pdf
- https://sos.vermont.gov/physical-therapists/statutes-rules-resources
- https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/038/02107
Virginia PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Dec 31 of even years |
| Online vs. live | No live requirement; at least 20 (PT) / 15 (PTA) hours must be Type 1 courses. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | Exempt at the first renewal after licensure by exam in Virginia. |
Note: Also requires 320 hours of active practice in the past 4 years.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Washington PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 32 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly on your birthday; CE reported every 2 years |
| Online vs. live | No limit on online courses; caps apply to media, reading and some other activities. |
| Required topics | 2 hours health equity every 2 years; one-time 3-hour suicide assessment training. |
| First renewal | Not addressed (check with the board); suicide training due in the first full CE period. |
Note: Also requires 200 hours applying PT knowledge and skills every 2 years.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://doh.wa.gov/pa/node/36904
- https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Law/WACArchive/2024/htm/WAC%20246%20-915%20%20CHAPTER/WAC%20246%20-915%20-085.htm
- https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Law/WACArchive/2024/htm/WAC%20246%20-915%20%20CHAPTER/WAC%20246%20-915%20-990.htm
- https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Law/WACArchive/2024/pdf/WAC%20246%20-915%20%20CHAPTER/WAC%20246%20-915%20%20COMBINEDCHAPTER.pdf
- https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Law/WSR/2023/21/23-21-075.htm
- https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Law/RCW/RCW%20%2043%20%20TITLE/RCW%20%2043%20.%2070%20%20CHAPTER/RCW%20%2043%20.%2070%20.442.htm
West Virginia PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, Oct 1 - Dec 31 of the expiration year shown on your license |
| Online vs. live | No online limit stated; courses must be board-approved. |
| Required topics | None required. |
| First renewal | New grads need no CE for their graduation year. |
Note: No grace period; upload CE before renewing. New rule effective April 7, 2026.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://wvbopt.wv.gov/Pages/Continuing-Education.aspx
- https://wvbopt.wv.gov/pt-pta/renewal-information/Pages/default.aspx
- https://wvbopt.wv.gov/Documents/Title%2016%20Series%201%20Gen.%20Provisions%20Final%20File.pdf
- https://wvbopt.wv.gov/Documents/Title%2016%20Series%201%20Gen.%20Provisions%20Agency%20Approved.pdf
- https://wvbopt.wv.gov/rules-laws/Pages/PT-&-PTA.aspx
Wisconsin PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal | Every 2 years, by Mar 1 of odd years |
| Online vs. live | No limit on self-study or online courses. |
| Required topics | 4 hours ethics and/or jurisprudence. |
| First renewal | Not required during the biennium in which first licensed. |
Note: A possible 2024 change to the CE rule is unconfirmed; the DSPS page still lists the same hours.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PT/CE.aspx
- https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/pt/9.pdf
- https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2024/827B/remove/pt9
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wisconsin/Wis-Admin-Code-SS-PT-9-03
- https://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/BoardCouncils/PHT/20260203PHTOpenSession.pdf
Wyoming PT CEU requirements
| PT requirement | 30 CCUs every 2 years |
|---|---|
| PTA requirement | 30 CCUs every 2 years |
| Renewal | License renews yearly by Oct 1; CE reported every 2 years |
| Online vs. live | At least 15 CCUs must be live (in person or live virtual); self-study counts toward the rest. |
| Required topics | Jurisprudence exam every 2 years. |
| First renewal | Not addressed (check with the board). |
Note: Rules read from unofficial copies; CCU-to-hour equivalence is unconfirmed.
Sources (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- https://physicaltherapy.wyo.gov/rules
- https://physicaltherapy.wyo.gov/forms
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/062-6-Wyo-Code-R-SS-6-1
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/062-6-Wyo-Code-R-SS-6-2
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/062-6-Wyo-Code-R-SS-6-4
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/062-6-Wyo-Code-R-SS-6-5
- https://d1tvxue8o4w0fl.cloudfront.net/regulation/wyoming-administrative-code/agency-062-physical-therapy-board-of/subagency-0001-physical-therapy-board-of/chapter-6-continuing-competence/section-6-1-hours-and-requirements
- https://d1tvxue8o4w0fl.cloudfront.net/regulation/wyoming-administrative-code/agency-062-physical-therapy-board-of/subagency-0001-physical-therapy-board-of/chapter-3-license-or-certification/section-3-4-renewal-of-license-and-certification
Frequently asked questions
Do online courses count toward PT continuing education?
In most states, yes, but many limit how many hours can be self-paced or online, or require a share of live hours. Live webinars count as live in some states and not others. Check the "Online vs. live" row for your state.
Do ICE courses count for CEUs in my state?
ICE live and online courses are designed to meet continuing education requirements for physical therapists. Approval rules differ by state, so check your state above and see our FAQs for course approval details.
What is the difference between CEUs, contact hours and CCUs?
Most states count clock hours (contact hours). Some use CEUs, where 1 CEU usually equals 10 contact hours, or their own units such as continuing competence units or points. Your state's entry lists the unit its board uses.
Do PTAs have different requirements?
Often. Many states require fewer hours for physical therapist assistants, and a few have no PTA requirement. Each state entry lists PT and PTA requirements separately.
How do I meet a live or in-person requirement?
Take an in-person course. ICE runs hands-on, small-group weekend courses across the country; see in-person PT CEU courses or browse online physical therapy continuing education courses for the rest of your hours.
Find courses that count
Earn your hours with fitness-forward continuing education from ICE Physio. Browse in-person courses near you, online courses and specialty certifications. Planning to dry needle? See the PT Dry Needling Requirements Guide.