Mississippi PT and PTA CEU requirements
What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Mississippi license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.
Required topics
- 3 hours of board-approved study in ethics, professionalism or jurisprudence
Rules to know
- PTs and PTAs have the same requirement.
- At least 15 of the 30 units must be Certified Activities.
- At least 7.5 units must relate directly to clinical physical therapy practice.
- Online courses count.
- Units can't be carried over to the next period.
- Hours are reported through CE Broker.
- Mississippi counts continuing competence units (CCUs).
Official sources
- Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy: Continuing competence
- Mississippi board: 2024 renewal notice (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 Mississippi
9 upcoming courses in Mississippi. Check each course's approval for Mississippi with the provider. See every Mississippi course.
October 2026
- Fri–Sun, Oct 23–25, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course One $1,000 · Tupelo Details and registration
- Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course Two $1,000 · Tupelo Details and registration
December 2026
- Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course One $1,000 · Jackson Details and registration
- Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Course Two $1,000 · Jackson Details and registration
January 2027
- Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Jackson Details and registration
February 2027
- Fri–Sun, Feb 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 2 (DN-2) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Jackson Details and registration
March 2027
- Fri–Sun, Mar 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Upper Extremity Dry Needling $1,000 · Tupelo Details and registration
May 2027
- Sat, May 15, 2027 Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging $500 · Tupelo Details and registration
- Sun, May 16, 2027 Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling $500 · Tupelo 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 Mississippi?
30 hours, every 2 years (July 1 to June 30), including the required topics below.
How many CE hours do PTAs need in Mississippi?
30 hours, every 2 years (July 1 to June 30), including the required topics below.
When is the Mississippi PT license renewal deadline?
June 30, every 2 years (online renewal opens May 1).
Are any courses or topics required in Mississippi?
3 hours of board-approved study in ethics, professionalism or jurisprudence.
Where can I take in-person PT courses in Mississippi?
9 in-person courses are scheduled in Mississippi, in Tupelo and Jackson. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.
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