PT and PTA CEU requirements by state

How many continuing education hours physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need, when each license is due for renewal, and a link to each state's official rules. More states are on the way.

State	PT	PTA	Renewal deadline
Arizona	20 hours	10 hours	On or before August 31 of even-numbered years
California	30 hours	30 hours	Last day of your birth month, every 2 years
Colorado	30 hours	20 hours	October 31 of even-numbered years
Florida	24 contact hours	24 contact hours	November 30 of odd-numbered years
Georgia	30 hours	30 hours	December 31 of odd-numbered years
Illinois	40 hours	20 hours	PTs: September 30 of even years. PTAs: September 30 of odd years.
Maryland	30 contact hours	20 contact hours	May 31 every 2 years: even years if your license number ends in an even digit, odd years if it ends in an odd digit
Massachusetts	24 points	24 points	Every 2 years on your birthday
Michigan	36 credits	24 credits	Every 3 years; check the expiration date on your license
Minnesota	20 hours	20 hours	Every year, before January 1
Missouri	30 hours	30 hours	Before January 31 of your renewal year
New Jersey	30 credits	30 credits	Every 2 years; check the expiration date on your license
New York	36 hours	36 hours	Every 3 years, in your birth month
Ohio	24 hours	12 hours	PTs: January 31 of even years. PTAs: January 31 of odd years.
Pennsylvania	30 hours	30 hours	December 31 of even-numbered years
Tennessee	30 hours	20 hours	The expiration date on your renewal certificate
Texas	30 CCUs	20 CCUs	End of your birth month, every 2 years
Virginia	30 hours	30 hours	December 31 of even-numbered years
Washington	32 hours	24 hours	Every year on or before your birthday
Wisconsin	30 hours	20 hours	February 28 of odd-numbered years

Summaries of each board's rules, last checked October 23, 2026. Confirm with your board before you renew.