- APTA
- Florida Board of Physical Therapy 50-315
Applies To:
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Alabama
Physical Therapists
- PT
- PTA
Continuing education submitted must be within the current two-year period and must be submitted with your renewal application by September 30 at midnight.
Per the board page: “Please be advised that pre-approval for courses offered is not required. We will honor any coursework relevant to the practice of physical therapy.” (Retrieved 7-25-24)
If your license was obtained by exam within the past calendar year:
- You are not required to complete continuing education hours.
- You are required to complete a minimum of 2 hours of Alabama Jurisprudence continuing education. For a list of known Alabama Jurisprudence providers that are accepted: https://pt.alabama.gov/conted.aspx
If your license was obtained by endorsement/score transfer within the past calendar year:
- You are required to submit 10 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period.
- Of the 10 hours, 2 hours must be earned through Alabama Jurisprudence continuing education. For a list of known Alabama Jurisprudence providers that are accepted: https://pt.alabama.gov/conted.aspx
After initial renewal:
- Licensees are required to submit 10 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period.
- For years that end in “0” or “5” (2025, 2030, 2035, etc.), 2 of the total 10 hours must be earned through Alabama Jurisprudence continuing education. For a list of known Alabama Jurisprudence providers that are accepted: https://pt.alabama.gov/conted.aspx
If you plan to see patients without a referral:
- You are required to complete an additional 2 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle (12 hours total). See more information here: https://pt.alabama.gov/PDF/2024/DirectAccessLaw.pdf
Board Contact Info
State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
100 North Union Street
Suite 724
Montgomery, AL 36130-5040
Phone: 334-242-4064 / 888-726-9743
Email: [email protected]
https://www.pt.alabama.gov/contact.aspx
License Renewal Information: https://pt.alabama.gov/conted.aspx
Continuing Education Guidelines: https://pt.alabama.gov/PDF/2024/Con_Ed_General_GuidelinesDirectAccess.pdf
Physical Therapist
Licensees are required to submit 10 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period. For years that end in “0” or “5” (2025, 2030, 2035, etc.), 2 of the total 10 hours must be earned through Alabama Jurisprudence continuing education. NOTE: Initial Renewals require 2 hours of Alabama Jurisprudence ONLY.
Credential Renewal
10 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your PT credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensees are required to submit 10 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period. For years that end in “0” or “5” (2025, 2030, 2035, etc.), 2 of the total 10 hours must be earned through Alabama Jurisprudence continuing education. NOTE: Initial Renewals require 2 hours of Alabama Jurisprudence ONLY.
Credential Renewal
10 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your PTA credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Alabama Jurisprudence, 2.00 CE credit hours
2 hours of Alabama Jurisprudence are required for those licensed within the past calendar year. After initial renewal, the Alabama Jurisprudence will be required only in years that end in “0” or “5” (2025, 2030, 2035, etc.). For a list of known Alabama Jurisprudence providers that are accepted: https://pt.alabama.gov/conted.aspx
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
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