New Mexico PT and PTA CEU requirements

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

30 hoursfor physical therapists

30 hoursfor PT assistants

Every 2 years (February 1 to January 31)CE cycle

February 1, at most 2 years after your license was issuedlicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

Hours must be earned in the current renewal period and can't be carried over.
You don't need hours for your first renewal.
The board audits a share of renewals each year.

Official sources

16.20.8 NMAC, Renewal requirements and continuing education

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 New Mexico

4 upcoming courses in New Mexico. Check each course's approval for New Mexico with the provider. See every New Mexico course.

December 2026

Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · Albuquerque Integrative Dry Needling· University of New MexicoDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 9–10, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 (Satellite Lab) $695 · Albuquerque Herman & Wallace· Langford Sports and Physical TherapyPelvic Health Details and registration

August 2027

Sat, Aug 7, 2027 Corrective Exercise: Assessing Movement and Treatment Strategies to Enhance Exercise $350 · 8 contact hrs · Albuquerque Great Lakes Seminars· Presbyterian HealthplexSports & Fitness Details and registration

November 2027

Sat–Sun, Nov 13–14, 2027 · 2 days Building Better Balance $650 · 16.5 contact hrs · Albuquerque Great Lakes Seminars· Langford Physical TherapyOlder Adult 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 New Mexico?

30 hours, every 2 years (February 1 to January 31).

How many CE hours do PTAs need in New Mexico?

30 hours, every 2 years (February 1 to January 31).

When is the New Mexico PT license renewal deadline?

February 1, at most 2 years after your license was issued.

Are any courses or topics required in New Mexico?

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 New Mexico?

4 in-person courses are scheduled in New Mexico, in Albuquerque. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.