CPR and basic life support CE requirements by state
A few PT boards require a current CPR certification or hands-on basic life support training as part of renewal.
3states require it of PTs
0states require it of OTs
| State | Physical therapists | Occupational therapists |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 hours of basic life support, hands-on rules | Not required |
| Delaware | A current CPR certification rules | Not required |
| Hawaii | 4 units of life support training equal to or above the AHA basic life support course for health care providers rules | Not required |
Where to take it
- Classes from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are the usual way to meet this. California requires the BLS hours to be hands-on.
Summaries of each board's rules. A state not listed doesn't require this topic as far as its PT and OT rules say. Rules change, so confirm with your board.
Other required topics
- Ethics 21 states
- State law and jurisprudence 25 states
- Human trafficking 3 states
- Implicit bias 3 states
- Suicide prevention 4 states
- Cultural competency and health equity 5 states
- Pain management 2 states
- Preventing medical errors 1 state
- HIV/AIDS 1 state
- Child abuse recognition and reporting 2 states
- Sexual harassment prevention 1 state
- Dementia recognition 1 state
- Mental health and substance use 1 state