Kentucky PT and PTA CEU requirements

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

30 hoursfor physical therapists

20 hoursfor PT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

March 31 of odd-numbered yearslicense renewal deadline

Required topics

The board's jurisprudence examination, an open-book tutorial on Kentucky PT law (counts for 2 hours)

Rules to know

PTs need at least 18 hours from Category 1 and can count no more than 10 from Category 2. PTAs need at least 10 from Category 1 and can count no more than 8 from Category 2.
Category 1 courses need at least 3 contact hours and approval by the board, FSBPT, another state PT board, or APTA or one of its chapters.
A course repeated more than once in the same two years doesn't count again.
Keep your documentation for at least 2 years after the end of the renewal period.

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 Kentucky

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

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days EXRX – Exercise Prescription Price not listed · Louisville IAMTSports & Fitness Details and registration

December 2026

Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Owensboro Herman & Wallace· Rehabilitation & Performance Institute, PSCPelvic Health Details and registration

April 2027

Sat–Sun, Apr 10–11, 2027 · 2 days FDM Module 3: Head, Jaw, Hands & Feet Price not listed · Lexington FDM Academy· University of Kentucky, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationManual Therapy & Soft Tissue Details and registration

August 2027

Aug 18–22, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Louisville Academy of Lymphatic Studies· CITY-LouisvilleMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

September 2027

Sat–Sun, Sep 25–26, 2027 · 2 days Fitness Athlete: Live Seminar $795 · 16 contact hrs · Nicholasville ICE Physio· CrossFit 859Sports & Fitness 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 Kentucky?

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

How many CE hours do PTAs need in Kentucky?

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

When is the Kentucky PT license renewal deadline?

March 31 of odd-numbered years.

Are any courses or topics required in Kentucky?

The board's jurisprudence examination, an open-book tutorial on Kentucky PT law (counts for 2 hours).

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

5 in-person courses are scheduled in Kentucky, in Louisville, Owensboro, Lexington and Nicholasville. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.