CONTINUING EDUCATION
License Renewal Requirements for Physical Therapists + Physical Therapy Assistants
Continued Competency Requirements
A credential holder applying for renewal shall have completed the continued competency requirements established during the preceding renewal period. Continued competency shall be based on contact hours awarded. “Contact hour” means a credit earned based on sixty (60) minutes of participation in a physical therapy-related activity.
Physical Therapists: 30 CCH
For a physical therapist, the board shall require thirty (30) contact hours as a condition of licensure renewal. At least eighteen (18) hours shall be earned from Category 1. Hours may be earned from Category 2. Hours earned from Category 2 over ten (10) hours shall not be awarded.
Physical Therapist Assistants: 20 CCH
For a physical therapy assistant, the board shall require twenty (20) contact hours as a condition of renewal. At least ten (10) hours shall be earned from Category 1. Hours may be earned from Category 2. Hours earned from Category 2 over eight (8) hours shall not be awarded.
A credential shall be renewed upon
- payment of the renewal fee on or before March 31 of each odd numbered year. The fee shall be waived for renewal of license or certificate held by an active duty member of the Armed Forces.
- Submission of the completed renewal application and verification of continued competence