Hawaii PT and PTA CEU requirements

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

30 hoursfor physical therapists

None requiredfor PT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

December 31 of even-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

2 units of ethics, laws and rules covering Hawaii law, from a course approved by the Hawaii board (no other approvals count)
4 units of life support training equal to or above the AHA basic life support course for health care providers

Rules to know

PT assistants don't have a continuing competence requirement in Hawaii.
The other 24 units must relate to the professional practice of physical therapy or patient/client management.
Courses on techniques outside Hawaii's scope of practice, such as dry needling, don't count even if another group approved them.
First renewal: none if your license was issued less than 12 months before; 15 units if more.
Hawaii counts continuing competence units (CCUs); one unit is at least 50 minutes.

Official sources

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 Hawaii

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

January 2027

Jan 9–17, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Honolulu Academy of Lymphatic Studies· Holiday Inn Express - WaikikiMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

March 2027

Mar 25–30, 2027 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price not listed · Honolulu Klose Training· The Rehabilitation Hospital of the PacificMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

July 2027

Sat–Sun, Jul 10–11, 2027 · 2 days Advanced Manual Therapy Concepts for the Spine $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Honolulu Great Lakes Seminars· Action RehabSpine & TMJ Details and registration

October 2027

Oct 16–20, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Honolulu Academy of Lymphatic Studies· City-HonoluluMedical & Acute Care Details and registration
Thu–Sat, Oct 21–23, 2027 · 3 days Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures $1,100 · Honolulu Academy of Lymphatic Studies· City-HonoluluMedical & 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 Hawaii?

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

How many CE hours do PTAs need in Hawaii?

None required. See the rules below.

When is the Hawaii PT license renewal deadline?

December 31 of even-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required in Hawaii?

2 units of ethics, laws and rules covering Hawaii law, from a course approved by the Hawaii board (no other approvals count). 4 units of life support training equal to or above the AHA basic life support course for health care providers.

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

5 in-person courses are scheduled in Hawaii, in Honolulu. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.