Physical Therapist CEU Requirements by State

Continuing education requirements for physical therapists vary significantly from state to state. This can create challenges for professionals striving to meet compliance standards while staying current with industry demands.

Some states require as many as 40 contact hours every two years, while others have no requirements at all. To help you navigate these discrepancies, we’ve created a guide to continuing education requirements across all 50 states.

PT CEU Requirements by State

Continuing Education Requirements for Physical Therapy (Alphabetical by State: Alabama to Wyoming)

• Alabama: 10 PT contact hours every year with a renewal date of September 30.
• Alaska: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of June 30 (in even-numbered years).
• Arizona: 20 PT contact hours (2 CEUs) every two years with a renewal date of August 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Arkansas: 20 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years).
• California: 30 PT contact hours (3 CEUs) every two years with a renewal date on the last day of the licensee’s birth month, starting two years post-issuance.
• Colorado: 30 PT contact hours (30 points) every two years with a renewal date of October 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Connecticut: 20 PT contact hours every year with a renewal date on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
• Delaware: 30 PT contact hours (3 CEUs) every two years with a renewal date of January 31 (in odd-numbered years).
• District of Columbia: 40 PT contact hours (4 CEUs) every two years with a renewal date of January 31 (in odd-numbered years).
• Florida: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of November 30 (in odd-numbered years).
• Georgia: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in odd-numbered years).
• Hawaii: 30 PT contact hours (30 CCUs) every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Idaho: 16 PT contact hours every year with a renewal date on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
• Illinois: 40 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of September 30 (in even-numbered years).
• Indiana: 22 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of June 30 (in even-numbered years).
• Iowa: 40 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date on the 15th day of the licensee’s birth month.
• Kansas: 40 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years; reported in odd-numbered years).
• Kentucky: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of March 31 (in odd-numbered years).
• Louisiana: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of March 31 (in odd- or even-numbered years based on the licensee’s birth year).
• Maine: No continuing education requirements; licenses renew March 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Maryland: 30 PT contact hours every two years (CEUs completed by March 31; licenses renew May 31 in odd- or even-numbered years based on the license ID).
• Massachusetts: No continuing education requirements; licenses renew on the licensee’s birthday.
• Michigan: 24 PDR credits every two years with a renewal date of July 31 (based on original licensure; no PDR required for the first renewal).
• Minnesota: 20 PT contact hours every two years with CEUs due every two years based on the license issue date; licenses renew December 31 annually.
• Mississippi: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of June 30 (last names A-L in odd years, M-Z in even years).
• Missouri: 30 PT contact hours every two years; CEUs due December 31 in odd-numbered years.
• Montana: 30 PT contact hours every two years; license renews April 1 annually (CEUs due in odd-numbered years).
• Nebraska: 20 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of November 1 (in odd-numbered years).
• Nevada: 15 PT contact hours (1.5 CEUs) every year with a renewal date of July 31.
• New Hampshire: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years).
• New Jersey: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of January 31 (in even-numbered years).
• New Mexico: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of January 31 (even-numbered licenses renew in even years; odd-numbered in odd years).
• New York: 36 PT contact hours every three years with CEUs due on the last day of the licensee’s birth month, starting three years post-issuance.
• North Carolina: 30 PT contact hours every two years; renewal date based on licensure date.
• North Dakota: 25 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of January 31.
• Ohio: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of January 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Oklahoma: 40 PT contact hours every two years; licenses renew January 31 annually (CEUs due December 31 in odd-numbered years).
• Oregon: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of March 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Pennsylvania: 30 PT contact hours (10 approved for direct access) every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Rhode Island: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of March 31 (in even-numbered years).
• South Carolina: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years).
• South Dakota: 15 PT contact hours every year with a renewal date of January 1.
• Tennessee: 30 PT contact hours every two years; CEUs due by the last day of the month prior to the licensee’s birth month.
• Texas: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
• Utah: 40 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of May 31 (in odd-numbered years).
• Vermont: 24 PT contact hours (24 CCUs) every two years with a renewal date of September 30 (in even-numbered years).
• Virginia: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31 (in even-numbered years).
• Washington: 40 PT contact hours every two years; licenses renew annually on the licensee’s birthday.
• West Virginia: 24 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of December 31.
• Wisconsin: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of February 28 (in odd-numbered years).
• Wyoming: 30 PT contact hours every two years with a renewal date of October 1 annually (starting in 2018).

  Reminder: We can not guarantee the accuracy of this information as state boards update. Always check your state’s licensing board for updates or specific requirements. While this guide provides an excellent starting point, it’s crucial to verify requirements directly with your state licensing board to ensure accuracy and compliance with the latest updates. States may have specific requirements regarding how and where credit hours are earned—for example, online versus in-person courses or specialty topics. 

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