Massachusetts PT and PTA CEU requirements
What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Massachusetts license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 23, 2026.
Required topics
- At least 2 points in ethics, or the laws and regulations governing practice in Massachusetts
Rules to know
- PTs and PTAs have the same requirement.
- Only activities completed in the 24 months before your renewal date count.
- If you were licensed by exam, the requirement starts after your first renewal period.
- Caps per period: 10 points for teaching, 6 for academic coursework you take, and 6 for AOTA- or APTA-approved activities.
- Continuing education programs earn 1 point per contact hour.
Official sources
- 259 CMR 7.01, Continuing competence requirements
- 259 CMR 7.00 (Mass.gov)
- 259 CMR 2.04, License 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 Massachusetts
26 upcoming courses in Massachusetts. Check each course's approval for Massachusetts with the provider. See every Massachusetts course.
October 2026
November 2026
- Nov 6–8, 2026 Dry Needling 1 (DN-1)
- Nov 21–22, 2026 Spinal Manipulation 1 (SMT-1)
- Nov 21–22, 2026 Pelvic Function Level 1
- Nov 21, 2026 Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
- Nov 22, 2026 Manual Therapy for Shoulder Impingement
- Nov 22, 2026 Manual Therapy for the Stiff Shoulder
December 2026
- Dec 5–6, 2026 Pelvic Function Level 2A
- Dec 5, 2026 COMT-2: Cervical Spine
- Dec 11–13, 2026 IDN Advanced Course
- Dec 11–13, 2026 Dry Needling (SFDN1) in the Boston, MA Area on Dec 11th, 2026
- Dec 12–13, 2026 Pelvic Function Level 1
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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.