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CEU Requirements
10 CEUs every year by September 30th
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Alabama PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by June 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
Board Approved Courses - 12 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
An applicant for renewal shall document having provided physical therapy services for at least 60 hours during the concluding licensing period (every two years).
An applicant for renewal shall document completion of the jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board during each continuing education cycle (this is part of the renewal application).
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Learn more about Alaska PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs every two years by August 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Sept. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Category A - 6 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Arizona PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Exam - 1 CEU
Special Limitations
Online Limit - 5 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Arkansas PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by the last day of your birth month
Special Requirements
Ethics, Law and Regulations - 2 CEUs
Basic Life Support - 4 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about California PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 PDA points every two years by October 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Nov. 1, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Educational Coursework, Fellowships, or Residency - 15 CEUs
Learning Plan - 0 CEUs
Self Assessment Tool - 0 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Colorado PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs by the last day of your birth month every year
Special Requirements
Suicide Prevention - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Connecticut PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by January 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Feb. 1, 2025 to Jan. 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
CPR - 1 CEU
Ethics - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Delaware PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by the last day of your birth month.
Special Requirements
Public Health Priorities - 3 CEUs
LGBTQ Awareness - 2 CEUs
Special Limitations
Online Limit - 15 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
EXPIRATION DATE UPDATE: All licenses issued on or after June 16, 2024 will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will become applicable to renewals beginning after the January 31, 2025 renewal cycle.
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Learn more about District of Columbia PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by November 30th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Dec. 1, 2025 to Nov. 30, 2027.
Special Requirements
Medical Error - 2 CEUs
HIV/AIDS (one time only) - 1 CEU
Live Hours - 12 CEUs
Special Limitations
Home Study - 12 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Florida PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by December 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 4 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Continuing education hours may not exceed 10 hours per calendar day.
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Learn more about Georgia PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
No CEUs are required for PTAs
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Hawaii PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
32 CEUs every two years
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
Additional Info
Idaho is transitioning to a 2 year renewal cycle:
* Born in an odd year? Starting October 14, 2025, when you renew, your license will be valid for 2 years.
* Born in an even year? Your 2025 licensure renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
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Learn more about Idaho PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by September 30th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2027.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 3 CEUs
Sexual Harassment Prevention - 1 CEU
Implicit Bias - 1 CEU
Dementia Training (if applicable) - 1 CEU
Cultural Competence - NEW in 2025 - 1 CEU
Special Limitations
Online Limit - 15 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Illinois PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
22 CEUs every two years by June 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
Ethics and Jurisprudence - 2 CEUs
Category 1 - 10 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Indiana PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by the 15th day of your birth month
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Special Limitations
Non Clinical Topics - 5 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
PTAs are considered mandatory reporters by the state of Iowa and are required to complete child and/or dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training. This is provided by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and must be completed within 6 months of initial employment or self-employment and every three years thereafter.
You may count these CEUs toward your total requirement but they are considered non clinical topics and are subject to the five hour limit.
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Learn more about Iowa PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Kansas PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by March 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Category 1 - 10 CEUs
Jurisprudence Exam - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Five Category 1 contact hours can be earned per renewal cycle by engaging in the practice of physical therapy for at least 1,000 hours during that two year period.
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Learn more about Kentucky PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by March 31st depending on your birth year. Even year birth licensees are due in even years; odd year birth licensees are due in odd years.
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence - 2 CEUs
Clinical/Administrative - 26 CEUs
Ethics or Professionalism - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
NOTE: Licenses expire on April 30th but renewal is due by March 31. If you renew in April, there is an extra $120 late fee.
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Learn more about Louisiana PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
No CEUs required
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Maine PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by May 31st. License numbers ending with an odd-number are due in odd-numbered years; license numbers ending with an even-number are due in even-numbered years.
Special Requirements
Implicit Bias (one time only) - 0 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Maryland PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by your birthday
Special Requirements
Law and Ethics - starting August 2024 - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Massachusetts PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 PDRs every two or three years; this depends on your last renewal date
Special Requirements
Pain and Symptom Management - 1 CEU
Implicit Bias - 2 CEUs
Special Limitations
Activity Code A Limit - 20 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
NEW: Effective March 5, 2026, Michigan is switching from a 2 year to a 3 year license cycle. All renewals after this date will become 3 year licenses.
NEW: PDRs will remain at 24 for the 3 year renewal cycle.
No more than 12 PDR credits shall be earned for approved online continuing education programs or activities during one 24-hour period.
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Learn more about Michigan PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by December 31st. The first two-year continuing education cycle begins on January 1st following the date of initial licensure. Future cycles will run consecutively from that point.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 2 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
There is a Jurisprudence Exam required with the annual license renewal. This is a 6 question open book exam and is available when you log into your online account to renew your license.
Applicants for renewal must include a list of locations or institutions where they have practiced during the previous five years, and must demonstrate that they have practiced for 320 hours over the past five years.
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Learn more about Minnesota PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CCUs every two years by June 30th. The year depends on the first letter of your last name; A-L in odd years, M-Z in even years.
Special Requirements
Certified Activities - 15 CEUs
Ethics, Professionalism and/or Jurisprudence - 3 CEUs
Clinical Practice - 7.5 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Mississippi PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by December 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Missouri PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
8 CEUs every year by March 31st
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Montana PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
10 CEUs every two years by November 1st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Nov. 2, 2025 to Nov. 1, 2027.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
There is no live/in-person requirement. However, there are limits on different types of online activities. Details can be found at the requirements link.
Home study - 10 hours; the home study program must have a testing mechanism.
Webinars - 10 hours; webinars must have a sponsoring group or agency and attendance can not be self-monitored.
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Learn more about Nebraska PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
15 CEUs every year. The due date depends on when you were licensed. If you were licensed before October 1, 2017, CEUs are due on July 31st of each year. If you were licensed on or after October 1, 2017, CEUs are due each year on the date your license was issued.
Special Requirements
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion - BEGINS JAN 1, 2025 - 1 CEU
Special Limitations
Professional Activities Limit - 8 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
An online open book jurisprudence exam will be required with every renewal beginning January 1, 2025.
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Learn more about Nevada PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by your expiration date. Licenses issued before July 15, 2023 expire on December 31 of even years. Licenses issued after July 15, 2023 expire two years from the date of issuance.
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Assessment Module - 2 CEUs
Clinical Application - 12 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
NOTE: Applicants for renewal must be “active in the profession” at the rate of 200 hours during the 24 months immediately preceding the renewal. Being active includes acting as: a direct caregiver, a PT educator, a PT administrator, a PT consultant, a student enrolled full time in an advanced PT degree program, or a PT researcher.
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Learn more about New Hampshire PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by January 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Feb. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2028.
Special Requirements
Ethics - 2.5 CEUs
Jurisprudence Assessment Module - 1.5 CEUs
Special Limitations
Home Study/Online Limit - 10 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about New Jersey PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by January 31st; the year depends on your initial license date.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about New Mexico PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
36 CEUs every three years by the last day of your birth month
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about New York PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 points every 2 years by January 31st; the year depends on the year you were licensed.
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Exercises - 1 CEU
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Live, in-person, activities are not required. However, there are limits on different types of online activities. Details can be found at the North Carolina requirements link under the FAQ section.
- Live webinars - 15 points
- Recorded webinars - 10 points
- Home study furnished by an approved provider - 10 points
Points can be earned with clinical practice hours:
- 200 to 999 hours = 1 point
- 1,000 to 1,749 hours = 2 points
- 1,750 hours or more = 3 points
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Learn more about North Carolina PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
25 CEUs every two years by January 31st. Odd license numbers are due in odd years, even numbers are due in even years.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about North Dakota PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
12 CEUs every two years by January 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Feb. 1, 2025 to Jan. 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Assessment Module - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Ohio PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by December 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Feb. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2028.
Special Requirements
Professional Development Coursework - 15 CEUs
Ethics - 3 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Per the Oklahoma Administrative Code: "To renew a license, each Physical Therapist Assistant must complete a jurisprudence examination prepared by the Board focusing on the areas of the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act and related Oklahoma Administrative Code."
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Learn more about Oklahoma PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by March 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.
Special Requirements
Pain Management - 1 CEU
Cultural Competency - 1 CEU
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Oregon PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Law or Ethics - 2 CEUs
Child Abuse Reporting - 2 CEUs
Emergency Health Conditions - 4 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Pennsylvania PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by March 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
No
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Learn more about Rhode Island PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Ethics, Professionalism and/or Jurisprudence - 3 CEUs
Certified Activities - 15 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about South Carolina PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by January 1st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2028.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about South Dakota PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 hours of credits for the 24 months that precede your license renewal month
Special Requirements
Class 1 - 20 CEUs
Ethics and Jurisprudence - 4 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Tennessee PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by the last day of your birth month (the year can be found on the board website)
Special Requirements
Jurisprudence Assessment Module - 2 CEUs
Human Trafficking Prevention Training - 1 CEU
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Texas PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by May 31st of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
Special Requirements
Ethics/Law - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Up to 5 CEUs can be earned by actively practicing as a physical therapist. 50 practice hours equals 1 CEU.
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Learn more about Utah PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
16 CEUs every two years by September 30th of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Vermont PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by December 31st of even years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Special Requirements
Type 1 courses - 15 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
Renewal applicants are required to have completed a minimum of 320 hours of active practice in the preceding four years.
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Learn more about Virginia PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by your birthday
Special Requirements
Suicide Prevention (one time only) - 3 CEUs
Jurisprudence - For New Licensees (one time only) - 1 CEU
Health Equity - 2 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
Additional Info
To renew a license you must have 200 hours of physical therapy employment every two years.
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Learn more about Washington PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
24 CEUs every two years by December 31st (in the year your license expires)
Special Requirements
No special requirements
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about West Virginia PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
20 CEUs every two years by February 28th of odd years
Our research shows the current CEU Cycle is March 1, 2025 to Feb. 28, 2027.
Special Requirements
Ethics and Jurisprudence - 4 CEUs
Compact State
Yes
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Learn more about Wisconsin PTA continuing education requirements.
CEU Requirements
30 CEUs every two years by October 1st (the year depends on the year you were licensed)
Special Requirements
Category A - 15 CEUs
Compact State
No
Additional Info
The jurisprudence exam must be taken for each renewal and a score of at least 75% is required. The exam can be found on the Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy website.
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Learn more about Wyoming PTA continuing education requirements.