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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Treating Traumatic Stress Substance Misuse: A Guide to Integrative Practice - Chapter 1-6
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Book |
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A Scoping Review of Risk and Protective Factors for Negative Cannabis Use Consequences
1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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A History of Childhood Maltreatment Has Substance- and Sex-Specific Effects on Craving During Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
1 CE credit hour
Children and Adolescents; Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Sexual Abuse; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Predicting Gambling Situations: The Roles of Impulsivity Substance Use and Post-Traumatic Stress
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge; Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
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The Role of the Family in Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery for Adults
1.25 CE credit hour
Couples, Family; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Family/Couple |
Reading-Based Online |
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Exploring Social Determinants of Health
1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Prevention |
Recorded Webinar |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Course 3: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Sexual Abuse; Treatment Knowledge; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Book |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD- Course 2: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Book |
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A Scoping Review of Resilience Among Transition-age Youth With Serious Mental Illness: tensions knowledge gaps and future directions
2.25 CE credit hours
Children and Adolescents; Clinical Topics & Methods |
Reading-Based Online |
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Working With Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners: Part 3: Ch 11-18
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Children and Adolescents; Gender Issues; Treatment Knowledge; Addictions, Substance Use |
Book |
