Arkansas PT and PTA CEU requirements

What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Arkansas license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

20 hoursfor physical therapists

10 hoursfor PT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Hours are due with the odd-numbered-year renewal; check your license for its datelicense renewal deadline

Required topics

The Arkansas jurisprudence exam, at every odd-year renewal (counts as 1 online hour)

Rules to know

Hours must be earned in the 24 months before the odd-year renewal.
No more than half of your hours can be online. Live, interactive webinars count as in person.
Courses must cover clinical application, clinical management, behavioral science, science or research.
You keep your own records and send them only if you're picked for the audit after each odd-year renewal.
The board counts in CEUs: 1 CEU is 10 contact hours.

Official sources

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy: Continuing education procedures (PDF)

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 Arkansas

8 upcoming courses in Arkansas. Check each course's approval for Arkansas with the provider. See every Arkansas course.

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Fayetteville Herman & Wallace· UAMS NWPelvic Health Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 16–17, 2027 · 2 days FDM Module 1: Shoulder, Knee & Ankle Price not listed · Jonesboro FDM Academy· NYITCOM at Arkansas State UniversityManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration

February 2027

Fri–Sun, Feb 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Feb 20–21, 2027 · 2 days Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Hand $679 · 15 contact hrs · Fort Smith IAOM-US· Mercy Orthopedic Hospital |Hand & Upper Extremity Details and registration
Fri–Sun, Feb 26–28, 2027 · 3 days Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (PFDN) $895 · Little Rock AAMT· Little Rock, ARDry Needling Details and registration

July 2027

Jul 10–18, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Little Rock Academy of Lymphatic Studies· CITY-Little RockMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do physical therapists need in Arkansas?

20 hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

How many CE hours do PTAs need in Arkansas?

10 hours, every 2 years, including the required topics below.

When is the Arkansas PT license renewal deadline?

Hours are due with the odd-numbered-year renewal; check your license for its date.

Are any courses or topics required in Arkansas?

The Arkansas jurisprudence exam, at every odd-year renewal (counts as 1 online hour).

Where can I take in-person PT courses in Arkansas?

8 in-person courses are scheduled in Arkansas, in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro and Fort Smith. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.