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Physical Therapy CEU Requirements by State

Physical Therapy CEU Requirements by State

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.

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How 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 

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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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