Arizona PT and PTA CEU requirements
What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Arizona license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 23, 2026.
Required topics
- No specific topics
Rules to know
- PTs: at least 10 hours must be Category A (courses approved by an accredited program, a state or national association, or a national specialty society). No more than 10 can come from Categories B and C.
- PTAs: at least 6 hours must be Category A, and no more than 4 from Categories B and C.
- Nonclinical coursework is capped: for PTs, 5 hours in Category A and 5 in B and C; for PTAs, 3 in Category A and 2 in B and C.
- First renewal after a license of one year or less: PTs need 10 Category A hours and PTAs need 6.
Official sources
- Ariz. Admin. Code R4-24-401, Continuing competence requirements
- Arizona Board of Physical Therapy
- Ariz. Admin. Code R4-24-208, License or certificate renewal
This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. These are physical therapy rules: OTs renew through the state's occupational therapy board, and athletic trainers also keep their BOC certification.
In-person courses in Arizona
44 upcoming courses in Arizona. Check each course's approval for Arizona with the provider. See every Arizona course.
October 2026
- Oct 23–25, 2026 MDT Part A: The Lumbar Spine
- Oct 24, 2026 PWR!Moves Therapist Certification Workshop
November 2026
- Nov 6–8, 2026 Dry Needling (SFDN1)
- Nov 7, 2026 PWR!Moves Therapist Certification Workshop
- Nov 7–8, 2026 Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management
- Nov 9, 2026 PWR!Moves Therapist Recertification Workshop - Freezing of Gait
- Nov 14–15, 2026 Spinal Manipulation 1 (SMT-1)
- Nov 14–15, 2026 Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (2-Day)
- Nov 21, 2026 PWR!Moves Therapist Certification Workshop
December 2026
- Dec 4–6, 2026 Dry Needling 2 (DN-2)
- Dec 4–6, 2026 Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (PFDN)
- Dec 4–6, 2026 Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Schedules checked October 23, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.