Understanding continuing education requirements for license renewal
Continuing education is required for physical therapists to maintain licensure, but requirements vary by state. These differences can include the number of CEUs required, renewal timelines, and specific course approval criteria.
Understanding your state’s CEU requirements is essential to staying compliant while also choosing courses that support your clinical practice.
View State CEU ApprovalsHow CEU Requirements Differ by State
Each state licensing board sets its own continuing education requirements. While many states follow similar frameworks, the details can vary. Some states require a specific number of CEUs per renewal period, while others include additional requirements such as ethics courses or specific content areas.
Because of these variations, it is important for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and athletic trainers to verify requirements directly through their state board or approved providers.
What to Know About CEU Requirements
Renewal Cycles
Most states require CEUs within a set renewal period, often every 1–2 years.
Course Approval
Courses must meet state approval or accepted provider standards.
Documentation
Clinicians may need to maintain proof of course completion.
Additional Requirements
Some states require ethics or jurisprudence education.
How to Stay Compliant and Efficient
A structured approach to continuing education can help clinicians meet requirements without unnecessary stress. Choosing courses that are widely accepted across states can simplify the process, especially for clinicians licensed in multiple locations.
State Approvals
Our courses are accepted in 44 states as of July 2026! For each of the following states, your state board may require enrollees to submit additional information. We can help!
- Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania or West Virginia: may need additional documentation — we can help with that!
- California, New Jersey, and New York: these courses are officially approved through our partner provider, please click here to purchase the course directly through our partner’s portal.
- We have individuals that choose to take our courses that reside in the following states but please note, they are not approved for CEUs: Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Texas.
State CEU Requirements for Physical Therapists
Find Your State:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois - Not Approved
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota - Not Approved
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada - Not Approved
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio - Not Approved
Oklahoma - Not Approved
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas - Not Approved
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
A Note from Dr. Wells
Planning your CEUs ahead of your renewal period makes it easier to focus on courses that actually improve your practice, not just meet requirements. Join the thousands of PTs who have taken our nutrition and physical therapy CEU courses. Our expert team offers you online CEU courses in nutrition, which you can take at your own pace!
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