Nebraska PT and PTA CEU requirements
What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Nebraska license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.
Required topics
None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.
Rules to know
- Hours must be earned in the 24 months before the renewal.
- Passing the Nebraska jurisprudence (NE LAW) exam counts for 5 hours, and the Nebraska Law Tutorial for 1 hour.
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 Nebraska
6 upcoming courses in Nebraska. Check each course's approval for Nebraska with the provider. See every Nebraska course.
November 2026
- Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price not listed · Omaha Details and registration
March 2027
- Sat–Sun, Mar 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Older Adult: Live $795 · 16 contact hrs · Omaha Details and registration
- Sat–Sun, Mar 20–21, 2027 · 2 days An Orthopedic Approach to Myofascial Release $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Lincoln Details and registration
August 2027
- Sat, Aug 7, 2027 Optimizing Upper Extremity Exercise Interventions: A Practical Approach $350 · 8 contact hrs · Lincoln Details and registration
- Sun, Aug 8, 2027 Optimizing Lower Extremity Exercise Interventions: A Practical Approach $350 · 8 contact hrs · Lincoln Details and registration
October 2027
- Sat–Sun, Oct 2–3, 2027 · 2 days Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Lincoln 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 Nebraska?
20 hours, every 2 years.
How many CE hours do PTAs need in Nebraska?
10 hours, every 2 years.
When is the Nebraska PT license renewal deadline?
November 1 of odd-numbered years.
Are any courses or topics required in Nebraska?
No specific topics are required, as long as the courses meet the board's rules below.
Where can I take in-person PT courses in Nebraska?
6 in-person courses are scheduled in Nebraska, in Lincoln and Omaha. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.
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