CONTINUING EDUCATION
License Renewal Requirements for Physical Therapists + Physical Therapy Assistants
Continuing Education Requirements
All physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall complete a required number of continuing education units every two years to be eligible for renewal. Excess CEUs may carry over to the next two-year renewal cycle.
Physical Therapists: 40 CEUs
During each two-year renewal cycle, a physical therapist shall complete at least 40 CEUs, of which at least two CEUs shall be in ethics or law.
A physical therapist who completes more than the required number of CEUs during a two-year renewal cycle may carry over up to ten excess CEUs to the next two-year renewal cycle.
Physical Therapist Assistants: 30 CEUs
During each two- year renewal cycle, a physical therapist assistant shall complete at least 20 CEUs, of which at least two CEUs shall be in ethics or law.
A physical therapist assistant who completes more than the required number of CEUs during a two-year renewal cycle may carry over up to five excess CEUs to the next two-year renewal cycle.
Requirements for Renewal
Under Subsection 58-24b-303(2), the continuing education requirement for a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant during each two-year renewal cycle commences on June 1 of each odd numbered year.
During each two-year renewal cycle, a physical therapist shall complete at least 40 CEUs, of which at least two CEUs shall be in ethics or law. A physical therapist who completes more than the required number of CEUs during a two-year renewal cycle may carry over up to ten excess CEUs to the next two-year renewal cycle. (4) During each two- year renewal cycle, a physical therapist assistant shall complete at least 20 CEUs, of which at least two CEUs shall be in ethics or law. A physical therapist assistant who completes more than the required number of CEUs during a two-year renewal cycle may carry over up to five excess CEUs to the next two-year renewal cycle.
Effective Date: March 27, 2023