CONTINUING EDUCATION
License Renewal Requirements for Physical Therapists + Physical Therapy Assistants
Continuing Competency Requirements
All PT and PTA’s must renew their Pennsylvania State License by December 31, 2024. License expires on 12/31 even-numbered years.
Physical Therapist: 30 CH
A licensed physical therapist shall earn 30 hours of acceptable continuing education, including at least 3 hours in ethics, 1 hour in suicide prevention, and 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting.
Physical Therapist Assistant: 30 CH
A certified physical therapist assistant shall earn 30 hours of acceptable continuing education, including at least 3 hours in ethics, 1 hour in suicide prevention, and 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting.
Contact hour—A unit of measure equaling 60 minutes of participation in an approved continuing education course or program.
Requirements for Renewal
A licensed physical therapist shall satisfy the following continuing education requirements:
(1) During each biennial renewal period, a licensee shall complete qualifying continuing education equal to at least 30 contact hours of continuing physical therapy education, including at least 2 contact hours in law or ethics applicable to the practice of physical therapy, and at least 2 contact hours in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 40.208(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting—mandatory training requirement).