CONTINUING EDUCATION
License Renewal Requirements for Physical Therapists + Physical Therapy Assistants
CE Broker
Provider #50-19157
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy adopted the utilization of CE Broker – continuing education system to find, track, and report continuing education to the board. Take our course(s) and we will automatically report your continuing competence hours once you receive your Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Competence Requirements
The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy requires each licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant to participate in thirty (30) clock hours of experience per licensure period which is not to exceed ten (10) credit hours per calendar day. 1 Contact hour = 1 Competency Hour or 1 CCH.
Physical Therapists: 30 CCH
Every physical therapist shall complete 30 hours of CE relevant to the practice of physical therapy during each pre-renewal period as a condition of renewal.
Physical Therapist Assistants: 30 CCH
Every physical therapist assistant shall complete 20 hours of CE relevant to the practice of physical therapy during each pre-renewal period as a condition of renewal.
Requirements for Renewal
Every licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall biennially apply to the Board for renewal of his/her license, submit proof of continuing competency requirements and pay a renewal fee by December 31st of odd years.