Applies To:
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Pennsylvania
Physical Therapists
- PT
- PTA
The State Board of Physical Therapy regulates the practice of physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the Board’s duty to pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure as physical therapists and registration as physical therapist assistants. Among its other functions, the Board issues, renews, suspends and revokes licenses and registrations.
PT & PTA licenses expire December 31 of every even-numbered year.
PTs: During each biennial renewal period, a Physical Therapist licensee shall complete qualifying continuing education equal to at least 30 hours of continuing physical therapy education, including at least 2 hours in law or ethics applicable to the practice of physical therapy, and at least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting.
PTAs: During each biennial renewal period, a certified Physical Therapist Assistant shall complete qualifying continuing education equal to at least 30 hours of continuing physical therapy education, including at least 4 hours in identifying and responding to emergency health conditions, at least 2 hours in law or ethics applicable to the practice of physical therapy and at least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting.
NOTE: CE is NOT required for the first renewal of a license/certificate.
Board Contact Info
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Board of Physical Therapy
Mailing Address:
State Board of Physical Therapy
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Physical Address:
2525 N 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 1-833-DOS-BPOA
Email: ST-PHYSICAL@PA.GOV
Website: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/physical-therapy.html
Physical Therapist
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At least 2 hours in law or ethics applicable to the practice of physical therapy
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At least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting
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.
| Course Description | Medium |
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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At least 2 hours in law or ethics applicable to the practice of physical therapy
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At least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting
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At least 4 hours in identifying and responding to emergency health conditions
Credential Renewal
30 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.
| Course Description | Medium |
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Ethics, 2.00 CE credit hours
PTs & PTAs: At least 2 hours in law or ethics applicable to the practice of physical therapy.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, 2.00 CE credit hours
PTs & PTAs: At least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Identifying and Responding to Emergency Health Conditions, 4.00 CE credit hours
PTs ONLY: At least 4 hours in identifying and responding to emergency health conditions.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
| Course Description | Medium |
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What Clinicians Should Know: Understanding Girls and Women With Autism in a World Where They Are Commonly Overlooked and Misdiagnosed
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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A Scoping Review of Cultural Adaptations of Substance Use Disorder Treatments Across Latinx Communities: Guidance for future research and practice
1.25 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Patterns of Cannabis and Alcohol Co-Use: Substitution Versus Complementary Effects
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Medical Health, Pharmacology; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Pharmacology; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Psychological Consequences of a Diagnosis of Infertility in Men: A systematic analysis
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Couples, Family |
Reading-Based Online |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Part 1: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Book |
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Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions: Cutting-edge Ethical and Risk Management Challenges
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Technology and Counseling; Ethics; Technology |
Recorded Webinar |
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Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Complementary Approaches
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
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Working With Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners: Ch 5-10
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Gender Issues; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness |
Book |
