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Approval in Colorado

Colorado State Physical Therapy Board CE Information

Provider
  • APTA
  • Florida Board of Physical Therapy 50-315

Applies To:

  • Colorado Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA

Licensees are not required to start working on CE requirements until AFTER they renew their license/certificate for the first time.

Activities must be completed during the 2-year license/certification period
that immediately precedes the renewal of a license/certificate.

Documentation of completed activities must be retained for at least five (5) years.

Continuing education activities must be relevant to the licensee’s practice as a physical therapist and pertinent to the licensee’s Learning Plan. The Board will not pre-approve specific courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which activities and topics will meet their Learning Plan, and select an appropriate provider.

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Physical Therapists must accrue at least 30 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 10 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 20 of the 30 required CE hours must be completed in one or more of the following CE categories:

  • Educational Coursework
  • Fellowships
  • Residencies

Physical Therapist Assistants must accrue at least 20 CE hours during each 2-year certification period. A maximum of 5 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 15 of the 20 required CE hours must be completed in one or more of the following CE categories:

  • Educational Coursework
  • Fellowships
  • Residencies

CE Category Descriptions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-U68x9G6RYQjsIdrJ4U-20MHC0idQPX/view

Colorado Continuing Education Manual for PTs and PTAs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWWHnGrqmgYwaXJPEg6q6gD3P2iWNAQo/view

Board Contact Info

Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-7800
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dpo.colorado.gov/PhysicalTherapy/CPC

Continuing Competency Helpdesk
Phone: (303) 894-2363
Email: [email protected]

Select the relevant credential above for detailed info.

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapists must accrue at least 30 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 10 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 20 CE hours must be completed in one or more of the CE categories of Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies.

Credential Renewal

30 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.

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistants must accrue at least 20 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 5 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 15 CE hours must be completed in one or more of the CE categories of Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies.

Credential Renewal

20 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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Disclaimer

We do our best keep our information current, but rules and regulations sometimes change without notice. Please remember it is ultimately your own responsibility for interpreting your state's laws, board rules, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.

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