CONTINUING EDUCATION
License Renewal Requirements for Physical Therapists + Physical Therapy Assistants
Continuing Education Requirements
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants must complete continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle beginning June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Physical Therapists: 40 CEUs
At least 40 CEUs per renewal cycle, including at least 2 CEUs in ethics or law.
Up to 10 excess CEUs may be carried forward to the next two-year renewal cycle.
Physical Therapist Assistants: 20 CEUs
At least 20 CEUs per renewal cycle, including at least 2 CEUs in ethics or law.
Up to 5 excess CEUs may be carried forward 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 may carry over up to 10 excess CEUs to the next 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 may carry over up to 5 excess CEUs to the next two-year renewal cycle.